Speech Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care

What We're Looking For

• Louisiana State licensure as a Speech Therapist required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in multiple clinical areas as needed.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
• Supportive therapy environment focused on patient-centered care.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Employee perks: view perks

What You Will Do

Provide comprehensive speech therapy assessment, treatment, and education for patients with communication and swallowing disorders while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes speech and language assessments, develops treatment plans, and documents patient progress.
• Implements therapy interventions to improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and functional independence.
• Provides patient and family education, home programs, and strategies to support progress.
• Adapts therapy methods and environments based on patient needs and goals.
• Maintains accurate documentation, billing, and productivity records based on department standards.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and care conferences.
• Recommends equipment or assistive devices when needed and collaborates with vendors.
• Provides in-services and training for assistants, techs, students, and other staff.
• Stays current with continuing education and new treatment approaches.
• Participates in department initiatives, quality improvement, and process enhancement.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart

Baton Rouge General is committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitation services with compassion, innovation, and teamwork. Our Speech Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain communication skills and independence across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Louisiana license and ASHA CCC's preferred.
• Able to work independently, evaluate and set plan of care for adults with communication and swallowing disorders in the acute, post-acute and outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software and technology used in speech therapy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free parking.
• On-site wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Varies based on department needs and patient load.