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Speech Therapist - PT

Morehouse General Hospital

Bastrop, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42–$47 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Records, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Speech and Language Pathology, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bastrop, LA
POSTED
5 days ago

DEPARTMENT: Rehab


Status: PT


Job Title: Pediatric Speech Therapist


JOB SUMMARY:

· 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 patient’s/family’s needs, desires and expected outcomes.

· Administers treatment consistent with plan of care based on evidence-based practice, provider protocol and governing standards


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· 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


REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· 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 Master’s Degree)

· Certificate of Clinical Competency

· 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


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· 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

Job Type: Part-time


Pay: From $45.00 per hour


Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week


Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person






Compensation details: 42-47 Hourly Wage



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Morehouse General Hospital