Speech Pathologist | PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist provides professional skills in the comprehensive evaluation of patients in an acute setting with speech and language, swallowing and cognition impairments; provides habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services.

Requirements

• Successful completion of clinical training at a Master's level program in speech therapy.
• Graduate of a program satisfying the American Speech and Hearing Association's academic and practicum requirements for the certificate of Clinical Competence, must hold ASHA certification.
• Current Louisiana State License of Speech Pathology.
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU's as stipulated by the State Board that governs the profession of Speech Pathology.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate well with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Consistently provides appropriate patient assessment and documents functional needs and goals.
• Prescribes appropriate rehabilitation plan of care.
• Effectively performs patient and family education and training.
• Proficient in performing objective measurements of receptive and expressive language skills and swallowing efficiency.
• Uses therapeutic process to effectively implement and evaluate the patient plan of care.
• Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students.
• Prepares reports and communicates patient progress to appropriate individuals.
• Exhibits clinical expertise and knowledge of speech and language, and swallowing treatment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level