Speech Pathologist - PhysMed Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based treatment planning for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves family participation, creating individualized plans with measurable goals, and maintaining thorough documentation from intake through discharge.

The position includes supervising students and volunteers, participating in care conferences, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 1.5 years full-time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Maintains quality documentation: Initial Evaluations, Daily/Weekly Progress notes, Discharge Summaries, and other notations.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and meetings.
• Counsels family regarding evaluation, care and treatment; initiates discharge planning and provides education.
• Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers.
• Assists in supervising Rehab Techs.
• Participates in orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to ensure coverage.
• Supports Performance Improvement activities.
• Adheres to departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains awareness of community resources for referrals and education.
• Identifies educational opportunities and participates in research.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Summary

Provides Speech Pathology Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with follow‑up and discharge planning. Assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development and Performance Improvement activities. In addition, supervises Rehab Techs, Students and Volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs. (E)
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. (E)
• Maintains quality documentation regarding patient status, to include: Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries and other notations as appropriate. (E)
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in‑service programs, departmental and interdepartmental meetings. (E)
• Counsels family and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training. (E)
• Supervises Speech Pathology students and volunteers. (M)
• Assists in the supervision of Rehab Techs. (M)
• Participates in the orientation of new associates and scheduling patients to assure quality patient coverage. (E)
• Understands, supports and provides input for Performance Improvement activities. (M)
• Complies with departmental productivity standards. (E)
• Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to increase knowledge of community resources. (E)
• Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, students and community. Participates in research activities as appropriate. (M)
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population‑specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. (E)
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient care assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. (E)
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. (E)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (M)

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Speech Pathology is required.

Experience

• A minimum of one and one‑half (1.5) years full‑time clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed as a Speech Pathologist by the State Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Certified by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association.
• CPR certification is required.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday‑Friday

Work Type

Full Time