SLP - Speech Language Pathologist

SLP - Speech Language Pathologist

MLee Healthcare has been engaged by one of our trusted clients in Louisiana to recruit a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for their beautiful independent community hospital with fantastic benefits. Come join a tight-knit team with great employee retention and patient satisfaction! Job details: Primarily outpatient, with occasional inpatient coverage as needed, serving primarily pediatric patients and occasional adults.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluates the patient upon referral. Integrates data from a variety of assessment techniques to create a customized treatment plan including short term and long term goals.
• Provides safe and effective speech therapy treatment incorporating physical, mental, social and emotional components to achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Demonstrates the ability to apply accurate therapeutic principles and practices. Uses appropriate technical knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient's reactions to treatments.
• Completes documentation timely to maximize compensation of speech therapy treatment.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Louisiana required
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• 1-year of experience preferred