Speech Pathologist-Physical Med Multi Therapy-Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: A professional who assesses, plans,
implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care
activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the
position for which they are accountable, either directly or
indirectly through delegation of tasks. The incumbent is
accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other
Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication
and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective care.
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
judgment in 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.
Current Louisiana ST License. BLS provider certification required.
Work Schedule: 4 Days - 10 Hours Work Type: Full Time
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