Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Adult and NICU - Ochsner Baptist - Full Time

About the role

This job plans, organizes, and conducts speech therapy treatment programs based upon the guidelines established under the state practice act. Maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes and participates in in-service and continuing education programs. Participates in special departmental programs, clinical education and assists with program development/enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatments.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Recommends alternative plans to accommodate overall department needs and is flexible with schedule adjustments.
• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing.
• May be required to educate and train others within discipline.
• 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.

Requirements

Education Required - Master's degree
Work Experience Required - None
Preferred - Experience With Pedicatric And Adult Populations
Certifications Required - Current Louisiana Speech Pathologist license 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

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment and excellent decision-making skills in dealing with a variety of patients and diagnoses.

Benefits

Details of benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

Physical and Environmental Demands: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other related duties as required

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.