Speech Therapist - PT
Company: Morehouse General Hospital
Location: Bastrop
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
DEPARTMENT: Rehab Status: PT Job Title: Pediatric Speech
Therapist JOB SUMMARY: · Evaluate/assess the needs of referred
pediatric and adolescent patients in an outpatient therapy clinic
to formulate treatment plans · Offer effective, patient centered
services that will assist patients to return with confidence to as
much independence as possible with speech, language, and swallowing
needs. · Establish an intervention plan and goals that are clear,
measurable, functional, relevant, and appropriate to the
patient's/family's needs, desires and expected outcomes. ·
Administers treatment consistent with plan of care based on
evidence-based practice, provider protocol and governing standards
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : · Promote the mission, vision, and
values of the organization · Provide therapy services defined in
treatment plans · Work cooperatively with physicians, case
managers, and other members of the healthcare team · Work
effectively with parents and family involved in the care and
treatment of the child · Maintain accurate, timely documentation of
therapy services in the medical record · Serve as clinical mentor
and/or instructor to colleagues · Assist with program development
and performance improvement for the department · Supervise Speech
students as needed · Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Excellent oral and written
communication skills · Excellent interpersonal and customer service
skills · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail ·
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet
deadlines · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Ability
to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate · Ability to
function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment ·
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: ·
Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology Program
(minimum Master's Degree) · Certificate of Clinical Competency ·
SLP with minimum of 1 year experience with pediatrics / adolescents
· SLP with minimum of 1 year experience with adults to help treat
as needed on the acute floor · Current Louisiana State Speech
Language Pathology Therapy license (temporary license allowed) ·
BLS Certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Must be able to both
stand on your feet or sit for extended periods of time · Must be
able to transfer / help with transitional movement of patients Job
Type: Part-time Pay: From $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 - 25
per week Schedule: * 4 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Compensation details: 42-47 Hourly Wage
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