Outpatient Pediatric Speech Pathologist - Westbank

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to diagnose and treat patients of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include delivering evaluations and therapy services, supervising students, and ensuring thorough documentation of services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and relevant certifications, including BLS and state licensure. LCMC Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation and therapy services for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ensures accurate and timely evaluations are completed.
• Documents results accurately in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Supervise clinical fellows and students as needed.
• Participate in departmental activities.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Documentation Skills

Treatment Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for patients ranging from neonates to adults who demonstrate disorders of communication and swallowing. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the care of all assigned cases. In collaboration with other disciplines and professionals, selects outcome goals and skilled interventions, effectively using agency and community resources to achieve patient and family independence with care in the patient's residence.

Responsibilities

Assessment Skills

• Delivers clinically appropriate evaluation and therapy services to patients 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.

Treatment Skills

• Provides treatment to patients referred for Speech Therapy.
• Capable of delivering Speech Therapy services to patients with a variety of diagnoses.
• Uses appropriate strategies based on patient’s age, diagnosis, evidence, and best practice.

Documentation

• Documents results of Speech Therapy services in the EMR.
• Documentation is completed within designated timeframes.
• Documentation and charges accurately reflect time spent with the patient.

Other Professional Activities

• May supervise students, clinical fellows, therapy technicians, and volunteers.
• May take an active role in departmental or programmatic activities.

Qualifications

Experience 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).

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.

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.