Speech Pathologist - Feeding Experience Preferred

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

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for a Speech Pathologist responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for patients of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Key duties include assessing patients, delivering evaluation and therapy services, and documenting results accurately.

A Master's Degree in Speech Pathology is required, along with BLS certification and licensing. The employer values diversity and provides equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Must have BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Licensed Speech Therapy through the Louisiana Board of Examiners required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver appropriate evaluation and therapy for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Document results of services in EMR and complete documentation within specified timeframes.
• Supervise students and clinical fellows as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and providing therapy for patients ranging from neonates to adults presenting disorders of communication and swallowing. The role includes planning, organizing, and coordinating care, setting outcome goals, and implementing interventions, while effectively using agency and community resources to support patient independence in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver clinically appropriate evaluation and therapy services for disorders of communication and swallowing.
• Evaluate and treat developmental disorders, clinical dysphagia, modified barium swallow studies, speaking valve, and oral motor disorders.
• Ensure evaluations are timely and accurate.
• Provide speech therapy to patients across age groups, using strategies based on patient age, diagnosis, evidence, and best practice.
• Document results of services in the EMR and charge accurately, completing documentation within specified timeframes.
• Supervise students, clinical fellows, therapy technicians, and volunteers as needed.
• Participate in departmental and programmatic activities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.

Licenses & Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.