About this role
The primary focus of this position is to assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve speech, language, cognitive and swallow function of patients suffering from diseases or injury. This position will include inpatient and outpatient speech therapy services. In addition, this position will provide backup speech therapy services as needed within the St. Croix Valley and Lakeview Hospital, including weekend and holiday call rotation.
Opportunities or interest in peds OP services and special care nursery is welcomed
Work Schedule:
0.5 FTE - 20 hrs. weekly - Weekdays between hours 8-430, 1 weekend on-call per month between 8 am-12 pm, 1-2 holiday on-call per year. Primary locations are Amery, supporting both outpatient and inpatient areas.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field from an accredited program
- Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the States of Minnesota & Wisconsin. If both licenses are not present upon hire, must have at least one licensure from either MN or WI and must obtain alternate state within 6 weeks of hire.
- Must have a vehicle with auto insurance and a valid driver’s license and meet all criteria required under Lakeview’s Automobile Liability Guidelines.
- Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
- CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) through ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) within 18 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of speech therapy experience
- Video swallow experience
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About Lakeview Hospital
A transforming and healing presence on the Northshore since 1977, Lakeview Hospital serves patients from across St. Tammany Parish, including Lacombe, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond. This 167-bed, full service, acute care hospital includes a 24/7 Emergency Room, a Heart Center, a Surgical Institute, a Rehabilitation Center, and a Behavioral Health Center.
Lakeview’s staff of 800 including more than 240 physicians and specialists, all working to provide a standard of care patients can count on, including nationally recognized heart and stroke care, diabetes care, orthopedic services, outpatient rehabilitation services, women’s care, award-winning behavioral health services, and a full range of outpatient services.
Our emergency department is the only level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish and the only local ER staffed with all board-certified physicians. It is also a senior-friendly designated ER, designed to enhance the overall experience for people aged 65 and over.
Lakeview Regional Physician Group employs over 30 physicians who see patients at 11 convenient locations on the Northshore providing care in family medicine, general surgery, heart care, internal medicine, orthopedics, and vascular care.
Lakeview Hospital takes its signature brand of health and wellness beyond the hospital’s Covington campus. Partnerships with local and national organizations put the hospital at the forefront of popular community activities. These efforts help to educate our neighbors about achieving optimal health and wellness and being there for them and their families in their greatest hour of need. It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are.
What you'll do
- The primary focus of this position is to assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve speech, language, cognitive and swallow function of patients. This position will include inpatient and outpatient speech therapy services.
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