Speech Therapist PRN

Dameron Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron Hospital is seeking a Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations of cognitive communication and swallowing, and to deliver goal-oriented therapy to maximize functional communication and swallowing abilities. The role requires an ASHA-certified background and current state licensure.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of speech therapy experience, particularly in long-term acute care or rehabilitation, and strong English communication skills both spoken and written.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ASHA-certified program; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current state licensure with renewal as required by the State Licensing Board.
• 1–2 years of speech therapy experience; LTC/rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive communication skills and swallowing function.
• Deliver goal-oriented speech therapy to maximize communication and swallowing potential.

Skills

ASHA certification

English communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master's degree

ASHA-accredited program

Job description

T he 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