Speech Language Pathologist - Float Pool - PRN

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

77d • Remote

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist in the Float Pool at Ochsner Health evaluates patients and provides inpatient speech therapy treatment programs based on physician orders from inpatient providers. This role involves collaborating and communicating with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient-specific goals. The position requires a commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate, reflecting the organization's dedication to making a difference in patient care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in speech language pathology.
• 1 year of licensed speech pathology experience.
• Current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certification of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assesses the patient's response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree