Speech Therapist PRN

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently looking for a Speech Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Speech Therapist will be responsible for administration, management and direct application of Speech/Language Pathology treatments and modalities as prescribed by a referring physician in the hospital’s inpatient, and outpatient settings.  The Speech Therapist evaluates, plans, directs and treats all patients referred to speech/language Pathology.  Provides treatments to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.  Assists patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

     EDUCATION/LICENSURE//TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from an approved school.
• Current valid SLP Licensure  in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by state board.
• Successful completion of long term clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments  from an accredited ST school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient or outpatient practice.

     PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate & Treat patients
• Monitor and assess patients
• Supervise delivery of treatment to patients
• Reassess patients
• Assist Director of rehab with development and maintenance of Speech policies and procedures
• Assist with scheduling of patients
• Documentation of patient care
• Assist with daily operations of outpatient and inpatient rehab services