Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient - Ochsner Medical Center

Ochsner Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated speech pathologist in Meridian, Mississippi. This role requires a Master's degree in speech language pathology and current licensure in the state. The successful candidate will provide patient evaluations and treatment plans, ensure documentation standards, and assist in program development.

Physical demands include the ability to handle very heavy work, involving significant force to move objects. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of their background.

Qualifications

• Current speech pathologist license in the state of practice.
• Eligibility for licensure by examination.
• Reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification of Clinical Competence from ASHA within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards.
• Attains established productivity levels set by administration.
• Assists in program development to meet patient needs.
• Adapts behavior to respect patient privacy and communication styles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules

Education

Master's degree in speech language pathology

Job description

Education

Master's degree in speech language pathology.

Work Experience

None.

Certifications

• Current speech pathologist license in the state of practice.
• Eligibility for licensure by examination.
• Reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Certification of Clinical Competence from American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) within 2 years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.

Job Duties

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience and quality.
• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Physical demands exceed those for Sedentary Work. duties require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.