Speech Pathologist - Feeding Experience Preferred

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

85d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for patients of all ages (neonates, infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents, young adults, and adults) who demonstrate disorders of communication and swallowing. This role involves planning, organizing, and coordinating the care of assigned cases. The Speech Pathologist will collaborate with other disciplines and professionals to select outcome goals and skilled interventions, and effectively utilize agency and community resources to promote patient and family independence in the patient's residence.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
Licensed Speech Therapy through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
New graduates must obtain Certification of Clinical Competency by ASHA within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Feeding Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation and therapy services to patients who present with disorders of communication and swallowing.
Evaluates and provides treatment for developmental disorders, clinical dysphagia, Modified Barium Swallow study, speaking valve and oral motor disorders.
Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation and therapy services.
Ensures evaluations are timely and accurate.
Provides treatment to patients referred for Speech Therapy.
Able to provide Speech Therapy services to patients with a variety of diagnoses.
Uses appropriate strategies based on patient’s age, diagnosis, evidence, and best practice.
Documents results of Speech Therapy services in the EMR.
Documentation is completed within timeframes designated by the hospital or program.
Documentation and charges accurately reflect time spent with the patient.
May supervise students, Clinical Fellows, therapy technicians, and volunteers.
May take an active role in departmental or programmatic activities.