Speech Pathologist: Elevate Communication & Swallowing

MTS Physical Therapy & Wellness; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MTS Physical Therapy & Wellness is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, aiming to maximize patients’ functional abilities in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will work under physician direction, implement evidence-based therapies, educate patients and families, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care from admission through discharge.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accredited Speech Therapy Program.
• Maintains current licensure in the State of Louisiana.
• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed physician, the therapist develops and implements patient treatment consistent with interdisciplinary plan by performing comprehensive assessments, establishing realistic and measurable short and long term goals, and initiating appropriate actions based on evaluation findings.
• Implements appropriate treatment techniques to maximize patient function, promote healing and adjustment of disability.
• Adapts conventional therapy techniques to meet the needs of patient based on their physical and cognitive capabilities, intelligence level, interests, and discharge plans.
• Provides patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment by maintaining the privacy of the patients and families.
• Provides education to patients and family members from admission to discharge by providing individualized instructions to maximize function.
• Documents patients’ evaluation progress, interim assessments, and discharge summaries with updated goals.
• Updates, modifies, and prioritizes goals based on evaluations and re-evaluation of findings.
• Independently plans and arranges for patient discharges through communication with the interdisciplinary team; discharges patients with appropriated home programs, durable medical equipment, and referrals to other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of current standards of practice within the profession.
• Recognizes limitations and makes appropriate referrals to other therapists or health care professionals.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling of patients, charges, and patient documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in staff and intern orientation/training.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to evaluate compliance to standards, policies and procedures, and identifies strategies to improve patient care

Education

Master’s Degree in Accredited Speech Therapy Program

Job description

MTS Physical Therapy & Wellness is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, aiming to maximize patients’ functional abilities in a collaborative healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will work under physician direction, implement evidence-based therapies, educate patients and families, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care from admission through discharge.