What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist - Relief position at Baton Rouge General and Careers?
Flexible Coverage. Consistent Excellence in Patient Care.
What We’re Looking For:
- Louisiana State licensure as a Speech Therapist required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to multiple clinical settings as needed.
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent organizational and clinical decision-making skills.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Opportunities for flexible scheduling as part of our relief team.
- Supportive therapy environment focused on patient-centered care.
- Access to professional development and continuing education.
- Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
Provide high-quality, flexible speech therapy coverage across assigned clinical areas, delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment to support communication and swallowing function.
Essential Job Functions:
- Completes speech and language assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and documents progress.
- Implements therapy interventions to improve communication, swallowing, cognition, and functional independence.
- Provides patient and family education, including home programs.
- Adjusts treatment methods and environments to maximize patient progress.
- Maintains accurate documentation, billing, and productivity standards.
- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, and coordinated care activities.
- Recommends assistive devices or equipment as needed and collaborates with vendors.
- Provides in-services and training for assistants, students, and other staff.
- Stays up-to-date with continuing education and evolving treatment approaches.
- Works in multiple clinical areas and supports department operations as needed.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
What Sets BRG Apart:
Baton Rouge General is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality rehabilitation services. As a Relief Speech Therapist, you will play an essential role in supporting seamless patient care across our teams.
Join us and help enhance communication and quality of life—