St. Tammany Parish Hospital-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Covington, LA
Hospitals

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Speech & Language Pathologist specializes in diagnosis and treatment of speech and language problems, and engages in scientific study of human communication. This role involves diagnosing and evaluating speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors, planning and conducting treatment programs, providing counseling and guidance, and maintaining records as required by law and policy.

  • Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
  • Plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency.
  • Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to handicapped individuals.
  • Reviews individual files to obtain background information prior to evaluation.
  • Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
  • Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients.
  • Evaluates and monitors individuals using audio-visual equipment.
  • Reviews treatment plans and assesses individual performance to modify or write new programs.
  • Maintains records as required by law and administrative regulations.
  • Attends meetings and conferences to promote professional growth.
  • Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and practice new skills.
  • Masters Degree in Communications Disorders or Speech Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited institution.
  • Licensed, or eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana.
  • Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
  • Working knowledge of computer software including word processing and spreadsheets.
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