Speech Therapist PRN

American Advanced Management; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

American Advanced Management in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Speech Therapist for a per diem position. Responsibilities include evaluating cognitive communication skills and providing treatment for swallowing function. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, have a valid state license, and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Experience in long-term acute care is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful impacts on patients' communication and swallowing potential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program satisfying the ASHA certification.
• Must hold and maintain a current state license.
• One to two years of experience in speech therapy, preferably in long term acute care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of cognitive communication skills.
• Provide goal-oriented treatment for communication and swallowing functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Swallowing function evaluation

Cognitive communication skills evaluation

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70809
• Position Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

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