Speech Pathologist-Phys Med Therapy Multi-PRN

Davita Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with cognitive and communication deficits. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with hospital staff, ensuring quality patient care while also supervising Therapy Technicians and students. This per diem position allows for flexible scheduling and requires a Master's Degree and current licensure.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current Louisiana ST License required.
• BLS provider certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Independently assesses all patient types assigned.
• Develops treatment plans for communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
• Regularly reassess patient progress per department policy.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Patient Safety

Creative Treatment Planning

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Description

Summary:

As a member of the health care team, evaluates and treats patients with cognitive, communication and swallowing deficits within the scope of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist. Collaborates with other hospital personnel to ensure quality care for the patient. Supervises the activities of Therapy Technicians, Speech/Language Pathology Clinical Fellows, and Speech/Language Pathology Students.

Responsibilities:

* Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers, discusses with physician as necessary
* Independently assess all patient types assigned
* Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision
* Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
* Reassess patient progress regularly per department policy, or when need arises
* Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate referral to social services and/or vendor
* Able to assess vent dependent patients with minimal assistance
* Able to assess voice and fluency cases with some assistance
* Able to independently design a treatment plan that address' identified problems, deficits and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS
* Consistently delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication, cognition and/or swallowing disorders
* Actively seeks out a diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the hospital
* Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment
* Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician and/or nursing
* Demonstrates a working knowledge of speaking valve usage and contraindications
* Ensures patient safety
* Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate
* Actively seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment
* Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.e. group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive adult group/individual sessions

Requirements:

• Master's Degree.
• Current Louisiana ST License.
• BLS provider certification required.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed