Speech Therapist - PT

Job Description

Qualifications

• •Excellent oral and written communication skills
• •Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• •Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• •Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• •Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• •EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
• •Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology Program (minimum Masters Degree)
• •SLP with minimum of 1 year experience with pediatrics / adolescents
• •SLP with minimum of 1 year experience with adults to help treat as needed on the acute floor
• •Current Louisiana State Speech Language Pathology Therapy license (temporary license allowed)
• •BLS Certification
• •Must be able to both stand on your feet or sit for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to transfer / help with transitional movement of patients

Benefits

• •Pay: From $45.00 per hour
• •Expected hours: 20 25 per week
• •4 hour shift
• •Monday to Friday
• •Compensation details: 42-47 Hourly Wage

Responsibilities

• •Evaluate/assess the needs of referred pediatric and adolescent patients in an outpatient therapy clinic to formulate treatment plans
• •Offer effective, patient centered services that will assist patients to return with confidence to as much independence as possible with speech, language, and swallowing needs
• •Establish an intervention plan and goals that are clear, measurable, functional, relevant, and appropriate to the patients/familys needs, desires and expected outcomes
• •Administers treatment consistent with plan of care based on evidence-based practice, provider protocol and governing standards
• •Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• •Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans
• •Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team
• •Work effectively with parents and family involved in the care and treatment of the child
• •Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy services in the medical record
• •Serve as clinical mentor and/or instructor to colleagues
• •Assist with program development and performance improvement for the department
• •Supervise Speech students as needed
• •Perform other related duties as assigned