Speech Pathologist - Physical Therapy Speech
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
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). Responsibilities: *
Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers, discusses
with physician as necessary * Independently assess all patient
types assigned * Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs
during evaluation; exercises good judgmentin decision * Interprets
results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and
attainable goals * Reassess patient progress regularly per
department policy, or when need arises * Identifies appropriate
equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes appropriate
referral to social services and/or vendor * Able to assess vent
dependent patients with minimal assistance * Able to assess voice
and fluency cases with some assistance * Able to independently
design a treatment plan that address' identified problems, deficits
and discharge needs and assist with reducing LOS * Consistently
delivers effective treatment focused on rehab of communication,
cognition and/or swallowing disorders * Actively seeks out a
diagnosis mx to facilitate ability to independently treat
throughout the hospital * Demonstrates skilled expertise when
monitoring patients during treatment * Able to apply reasoning and
judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to
physician and/or nursing * Demonstrates a working knowledge of
speaking valve usage and contraindications * Ensures patient safety
* Offers alternatives to physician when appropriate * Actively
seeks research-based treatments and applies to daily treatment *
Develops creative and innovative ways to provide treatment i.E.
group sessions, summer speech camps, structured and interactive
adult group/individual sessions 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: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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