Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy Pediatric

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join their team in Alexandria, Louisiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for a diverse patient population. You will work under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy and provide services across various ages, from pediatric to geriatric.

The position requires effective communication skills, a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, and relevant certifications. Full-time work is expected from 7AM to 5PM, and the candidate should demonstrate teamwork and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• English required, bilingual preferred.
• Certifications in Vital Stim, FEES, Metronome, Big and Loud are preferred.
• Current Louisiana SLP License is mandatory.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Certification from ASHA after clinical fellowship year.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and discuss with physician as necessary.
• Independently assess patient types assigned.
• Recognize additional needs during evaluation.
• Formulate relevant, measurable goals.
• Reassess patient progress regularly.
• Identify appropriate equipment and referrals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to independently treat patients

Creative and innovative treatment methods

Research-based treatment application

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current Louisiana SLP License

ASHA Certification

Tools

Vital Stim certification

FEES certification

Metronome proficiency

Big and Loud certification

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Speech Pathologist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned. Speech Pathologist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Speech Therapy Practice Act as they apply for providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Therapy Patients, ages between pediatric to geriatrics in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. The position provides observation, assistance and guidance to Rehabilitative Technicians that are caring for the SLP’s patients. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

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 contraindicationsEnsures 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 in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• English required, bilingual preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications in Vital Stim, FEES, Metronome, Big and Loud are preferred.
• Current Louisiana SLP License.
• Current BLS
• ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) Certification, after completing the requirements of the clinical fellowship year.

Work Schedule

7AM - 5PM

Work Type

Full Time