Speech Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care

Description

Empowering Communication. Transforming Lives.
What We're Looking For:

- Louisiana State licensure as a Speech Therapist required.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work in multiple clinical areas as needed.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:

- Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.

- Supportive therapy environment focused on patient-centered care.

- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

- Employee perks:
What You Will Do:

Provide comprehensive speech therapy assessment, treatment, and education for patients with communication and swallowing disorders while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Job Functions:

- Completes speech and language assessments, develops treatment plans, and documents patient progress.

- Implements therapy interventions to improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and functional independence.

- Provides patient and family education, home programs, and strategies to support progress.

- Adapts therapy methods and environments based on patient needs and goals.

- Maintains accurate documentation, billing, and productivity records based on department standards.

- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and care conferences.

- Recommends equipment or assistive devices when needed and collaborates with vendors.

- Provides in-services and training for assistants, techs, students, and other staff.

- Stays current with continuing education and new treatment approaches.

- Participates in department initiatives, quality improvement, and process enhancement.

- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:

Baton Rouge General is committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services with compassion, innovation, and teamwork. Our Speech Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain communication skills and independence across the continuum of care.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact every day!

Requirements

Louisiana license and ASHA CCC's preferred. Able to work independently, evaluate and set plan of care for adults with communication and swallowing disorders in the acute, post-acute and outpatient setting.