DescriptionLane Regional Medical Center
Zachary, LA
Inpatient Acute Rehab Unit
PRN SLP
As a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will:
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Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
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Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
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Document patient care in accordance with Lifepoint, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
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Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
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Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
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Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
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Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
QualificationsAs a
Speech Language Pathologist / SLP you will have:
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Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
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Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
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Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
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Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
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Current CPR certification.
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Strong organizational and communication skills.
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Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
