Speech Therapist

KPC Promise Healthcare, LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KPC Promise Hospital of BATON ROUGE is seeking a Speech Therapist to evaluate cognitive-communication and swallowing function and to provide targeted therapy to maximize functional communication. The role requires ASHA certification, a state license, and 1–2 years of relevant experience in a care setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be able to communicate effectively in English with strong documentation and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• ASHA certification desired and Master’s degree preferred.
• Current state license required and renewal in accordance with board rules.
• 1–2 years speech therapy experience; long term acute care and rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented treatment to improve communication and swallowing function.

Skills

English communication

Reading and writing

Education

Master's degree (speech-language pathology)

ASHA certification

State licensure

Job description

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Speech Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPY Regular Full Time 1030-Tech/LicP /Spec Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3594

KPC Promise Hospital of BATON ROUGE: The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and/or swallowing function and provide goal oriented treatment to facilitate maximum communication and/or swallowing function potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited American Speech-Language Hearing Associations program satisfying the ASHA certification, Masters Degree preferred.
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the applicable State Licensing Board.
• One to two years speech therapy experience, long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25%

Sitting- up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 25%

Squatting - up to 25% Pulling - up to 25% Reaching - up to 25%

Lifting - up to 25lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate

EXPOSURE RISK: Category I - Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printers, computers