Speech Pathologist-Phys Med Therapy Pediatric-Full Time
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 210883
Description
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Speech Pathologist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned. Speech Pathologist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Speech Therapy Practice Act as they apply for providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. Per the Departments Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to Therapy Patients, ages between pediatric to geriatrics in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. The position provides observation, assistance and guidance to Rehabilitative Technicians that are caring for the SLP?s patients. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini?s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements:
Master?s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
English required, bilingual preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certifications in Vital Stim, FEES, Metronome, Big and Loud are preferred.
Current Louisiana SLP License.
Current BLS
ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) Certification, after completing the requirements of the clinical fellowship year.
Work Schedule:
5 Days-8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.