Speech Language Pathologist

Ochsner Health•Breaux Bridge, LA

15d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist plans, organizes, and conducts speech therapy treatment programs under the guidelines established by the applicable state practice act. The role evaluates patient responses to treatment, recommends treatment plan changes, and maintains patient care records. It also participates in in-service and continuing education programs, special departmental programs, and clinical education, and assists with program development and enhancement. The position performs age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatments, documents care according to applicable standards and procedures, and adjusts schedules to accommodate department needs. The Speech Language Pathologist meets productivity expectations and completes required professional development, training, and credentialing. The role may include educating and training others within the discipline. Patient interactions must be adapted to the population served, including protecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and using an appropriate communication style. The position requires a master's degree, a current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure, and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence is required within two years of hire. The work takes place in a healthcare and patient-care environment and involves possible exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role has very heavy physical demands, including lifting or moving objects, and requires mobility and manual dexterity; mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence required within two years of hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboarding.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good judgment and decision-making skills when working with varied patients and diagnoses.
Ability to meet very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, crawl, grab with arms and hands, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pediatric and adult populations.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct speech therapy treatment programs according to state practice act guidelines.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and recommend changes to treatment plans.
Maintain patient care records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatments.
Recommend alternative plans to accommodate department needs and be flexible with schedule adjustments.
Meet established productivity levels and complete professional development, required training, and credentialing.
Participate in in-service and continuing education programs, special departmental programs, and clinical education.
Assist with program development and enhancement.
May educate and train others within the discipline.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.