Speech Pathologist PRN-acute and post acute care

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a compassionate clinician to assess and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning, with emphasis on personalized treatment plans and family education.

Required LA licensure in Speech-Language Pathology; CCCs preferred. Clinical experience and strong documentation skills are essential; ability to work with adults across varying needs is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating/treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Able to adapt treatment plans for diverse ages.
• LA license required; CCCs preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient safety standards.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families, including home programs.
• Document care per department standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
• Participate in education, initiatives, and staff training.
• Contribute to performance improvement and process enhancements.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Collaboration

Treatment plan adaptation

Clinical experience

State licensure (LA)

HIPAA knowledge

Assessment & evaluation

Documentation & communication

Adult swallowing disorders

Job description

Overview

Find Their Voice. Restore Their Confidence. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled clinician with a passion for helping patients overcome speech and communication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family education, including home programs and adaptive strategies.
• Document care provided in accordance with departmental standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive patient care and discharge planning.
• Participate in continuing education, departmental initiatives, and staff training.
• Contribute to performance improvement and process enhancement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt treatment plans to meet the needs of diverse age populations.
• Clinical experience in speech-language pathology is preferred.
• Louisiana State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient safety standards.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment programs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Full LA license; CCCs preferred. Able to evaluate and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders. Available weekdays, weekends and holidays as needed. Independently perform and accurately interpret MBSS.

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