Speech Language Pathologist

Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great full-time Speech Language Pathologist opportunity near Baton Rouge, LA. Setting: Beautiful and highly rated 136-bed Skilled Nursing facility Full-time: 30-40 hours per week (closer to 40 hours per week on average) Compensation: $38-$48 per hour Great management team Many common areas, including living rooms, dining areas, library and chapel, provide the space for a wide variety of interests and needs Why Choose HealthPro Heritage? Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions. Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth. Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do. Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes. Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind! Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community. Responsibilities Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results. Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed. Qualifications Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution. Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP). Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr