Speech Therapist - Pediatric Feeding - Northshore - Part-time

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans, and monitor progress toward goals. You will maintain patient records and contribute to program development to meet community needs.

The role requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, current state licensure (or eligibility) and ASHA CCC within 2 years of hire; BLS may be expected. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology required.
• Current state license or eligibility for licensure required.
• ASHA CCC within 2 years of hire or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patient goals.
• Assess patient response and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain patient records per policies and procedures.
• Meet productivity targets related to access to care and patient experience.
• Assist in program development to meet community needs.
• Adapt interactions for diverse patient populations and privacy requirements.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure or eligibility

ASHA CCC eligibility or certification

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job functions autonomously to deliver speech therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patients, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. Ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience and quality of care metrics. Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Master's degree in speech language pathology.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

Required - 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 the ability to present information clearly and 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 patent’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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

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.

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. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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.