Speech Language Pathologist

Shriners Children's • Shreveport, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) engages in the professional practice of communication and swallowing in an outpatient clinic setting. You will provide evaluations, treatment plans, education and training to meet the cognitive, communication and swallowing needs of our patients.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology
• Licensed in state of practice
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in a pediatric setting
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family-centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.
• SLP will design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.
• Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management, and community resources such as schools/outside therapy clinics, and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate thorough documentation.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
• Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees