Speech Language Pathologist- PRN - High Risk Feeding Specialist (Premature/Newborn +)

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is hiring a Speech Pathologist to evaluate patients and provide inpatient speech therapy treatment programs. This role involves working closely with healthcare teams to achieve patient-specific goals and ensure safety outcomes.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in speech language pathology, a valid state license, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure.
• Certification of Clinical Competence from ASHA required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient goals.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards.
• Assesses patient responses to treatment and recommends plan changes.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to hospital safety targets.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to travel between facilities

Education

Master's degree in speech language pathology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Speech Pathologist license

Job description

This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient speech therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required - Master's degree in speech language pathology.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

• Current Speech Pathologist license in the state of practice, 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

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 to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• 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 or Sedentary Work, including lifting, pushing, and pulling as necessary within a healthcare setting. DUTIES PERFORMED ROUTINELY INCLUDE EXPOSURE TO BLOOD, BODY FLUIDS, AND TISSUE. The incumbent works in a patient care area, directly with patients, and may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.