Speech Therapist - Relief

**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—