Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Ochsner Health-posted 4 days ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient speech therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

  • Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
  • Assesses the patent’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 but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  • This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  • Master's degree in speech language pathology.
  • None.
  • Current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice OR eligibility for licensure by examination OR reciprocity from another state.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
  • Certification of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required within 2 years of hire.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
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