Outpatient Pediatric Speech Pathologist - Westbank

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for disorders of communication and swallowing in patients of all ages. The role involves collaborating with other professionals to establish care goals and utilizing agency resources effectively.

The candidate should hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include delivering evaluation services, providing treatments, and documenting results in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Therapy through the Louisiana Board of Examiners.
• Certification of Clinical Competency by ASHA within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers evaluation and therapy services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluates and provides treatment for developmental disorders.
• Documents results of Speech Therapy services in the EMR.

Job description

Overview

Your job is more than a job. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for any of the following patients: neonates, infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescent and young adults, and adults who demonstrate disorders of communication and swallowing. Plans, organizes and coordinates the care of all assigned cases. In consultation with other disciplines/professionals, selects outcome goals and skilled interventions. Effectively uses agency and community resources, to achieve patient and family independence with patient care in the patient’s residence.

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.
• Ensures evaluations are timely and accurate.
• Provides treatment to patients referred for Speech Therapy.
• Uses appropriate strategies based on patient’s age, diagnosis, evidence, and best practice.
• Documents results of Speech Therapy services in the EMR within designated timeframes, ensuring accurate documentation and charges reflect time spent.
• May supervise students, Clinical Fellows, therapy technicians, and volunteers.
• May take an active role in departmental or programmatic activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Legal Notice

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.