Speech Pathologist | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will provide habilitative and rehabilitative therapy and document progress.

The role requires Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP, Louisiana licensure, CPR, and CEU compliance; you will educate patients and families and coordinate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of clinical training at a Masters level program in speech therapy.
• Graduate of a program satisfying the American Speech and Hearing Associations academic and practicum requirements for the certificate of Clinical Competence must hold ASHA certification
• Current Louisiana State License of Speech Pathology
• Must maintain required hours of in service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the State Board that governs the profession of Speech Pathology
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides appropriate patient assessment and documents functional needs and goals
• Prescribes appropriate rehabilitation plan of care
• Effectively performs patient and family education and training
• Proficient in performing objective measurements of receptive and expressive language skills and swallowing efficiency
• Uses therapeutic process to effectively implement and evaluate the patient plan of care
• Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care including support staff volunteers and students
• Prepares reports and communicates patient progress to appropriate individuals
• Exhibits clinical expertise and knowledge of speech and language and swallowing treatment

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP Certification

Louisiana State License (Speech-L pathology)

CPR Certification

CEU compliance per State Board

Tools

Audiometer

Therapeutic computer

NMES

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Speech Pathologist provides professional skills in the comprehensive evaluation of patients in an acute setting with speech and language swallowing and cognition impairments; provides habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Consistently provides appropriate patient assessment and documents functional needs and goals
• Prescribes appropriate rehabilitation plan of care
• Effectively performs patient and family education and training
• Proficient in performing objective measurements of receptive and expressive language skills and swallowing efficiency
• Uses therapeutic process to effectively implement and evaluate the patient plan of care
• Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care including support staff volunteers and students
• Prepares reports and communicates patient progress to appropriate individuals
• Exhibits clinical expertise and knowledge of speech and language and swallowing treatment

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of clinical training at a Masters level program in speech therapy
• Graduate of a program satisfying the American Speech and Hearing Associations academic and practicum requirements for the certificate of Clinical Competence must hold ASHA certification
• Current Louisiana State License of Speech Pathology
• Must maintain required hours of in service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the State Board that governs the profession of Speech Pathology
• CPR certification
• Ability to communicate well with patient family peers and medical personnel
• Use of a variety of equipment such as Audiometer Therapeutic computer Refrigerator Books Manuals Telephone MBS chair Feeding substances Adaptive Feeding Equipment NMES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work Environment Work is medium usually up to 25 pounds of lifting or carrying without help or over 25 pounds with help usually in the form of assisting patients especially pushing wheelchairs
• Positions required include standing and walking on an occasional basis; sitting on a frequent basis; stair climbing stooping and bending on an occasional basis; pushingpulling on an occasional basis including wheelchairs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Company Culture & Benefits

Experience Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members As a nationally certified Great Place to Work at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well being and professional growth of our employees Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued your growth is nurtured and your success is celebrated Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work