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Location

Marrero, Louisiana

Quick overview

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They develop treatment plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient recovery and communication improvement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current SLP license with ASHA certification. Experience in an acute or rehab setting is preferred, along with strong communication skills and clinical judgement.

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Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

West Jefferson Medical Center- Med Surg

Job Type: PRN

At West Jefferson Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech Language Pathologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Speech Language Pathologist

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, supporting patient recovery and communication improvement.

  • Essential Functions
  • Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
  • Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Education

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
  • License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

What We Offer

  • Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

  • Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
  • Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
  • We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
  • We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
  • We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
  • We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Financial Wellness
  • Mental Wellness
  • Physical Wellness