What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist LTAC position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Speech Therapist to work PRN on our LTAC floor. Flexible scheduling options
At Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Louisiana, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Initiates evaluation and completes it within 3 days of receiving orders.
- Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identify needs, and set goals to be used in the team plan of care
- Identifies appropriate parts of the evaluation when completion is not possible, prioritizes treatment, and completes per policy.
- Seeks out resources in difficult cases
- Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
- Collaborates with patient and family in goal setting and achievement.
- Schedules patient for appropriate time for therapy.
- Identifies patient and family education needs
- Attends PTC weekly and functions as an active participant of the ID team.
- Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.
- Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, reports broken or faulty equipment.
- Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, is aware of and adheres to precautions if applicable (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
- Utilizes safe treatment techniques to include compensatory methods for swallowing and communication.
- Utilizes treatment approaches according to established SLP protocols and policies.
- Selects proper diagnostic materials to assess all aspects of communication and/or swallowing function.
- Utilizes alternatives or other innovative approaches as indicated
- Interprets tests correctly. Makes accurate assessments after considering pertinent information, consults with supervisor of therapy or peers as needed.
- Completes a bi-weekly summary in conjunction with the POC
- Documents the ID progress notes daily or per session as indicated by changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Documents daily units of treatment on the charge sheet.
- Writes orders on the physician order sheet as indicated according to hospital policy.
- Documents on the POC form weekly
- Completes D/C summary within 3 days of discharge
Education and Experience
- Formal Education: Master's Degree
- Experience: Less than 6 months
- License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
- Master's degree from a program satisfying the American Speech-Language/Hearing Association's academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
- ASHA certification in Speech/Language Pathology or in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
- CPR certification.
- Current state license in Speech/Language Pathology or provisional license in CFY.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
