Speech Therapist Per Diem
About The Position
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. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD Shift: Day shift 8 am to 4:30 pm Summary of the Job : Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of speech and language pathology, and engages in scientific study of human communication: Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors. Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available. Plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication deficits of organic and non-organic etiology. Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to handicapped individuals and/or caregivers. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Perform bed side swallow studies and provide recommendations for appropriate diets. Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies upon MD referral (prescription) and provide impressions/recommendations to ordering physicians. Develop and implement individualized plans for patients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities. Evaluates and monitors individuals, using audio-visual equipment, such as tape recorders, overhead projectors, filmstrips, and demonstrative materials. Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs. Provides recommendations to facilitate discharge from hospital setting and appropriate post-acute speech therapy needs. Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations. Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth. Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Communications Disorders 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 to include, but not be limited to: word processing and spreadsheets.
- Must possess good physical health.
- Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
- Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
- Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
- Plans, directs, or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication deficits of organic and non-organic etiology.
- Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to handicapped individuals and/or caregivers.
- Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Perform bed side swallow studies and provide recommendations for appropriate diets.
- Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies upon MD referral (prescription) and provide impressions/recommendations to ordering physicians.
- Develop and implement individualized plans for patients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Evaluates and monitors individuals, using audio-visual equipment, such as tape recorders, overhead projectors, filmstrips, and demonstrative materials.
- Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.
- Provides recommendations to facilitate discharge from hospital setting and appropriate post-acute speech therapy needs.
- Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations.
- Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
- Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.
