Speech Pathologist
Company | LCMC Health |
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Location | Metairie, LA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Master’s |
Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
- Licensed Speech Therapy through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- SLP experience and C’s required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and work alongside physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Develop a treatment plan and deliver clinically appropriate, timely and accurate evaluation and therapy services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
- Evaluate and provide treatment for developmental disorders, clinical dysphagia, speaking valve and oral motor disorders and document results in the EMR.
- Provide speech therapy to patients with various diagnoses using appropriate strategies based on patient’s age, evidence, and best practices.
- Supervise students, clinical fellows, therapy technicians, and volunteers as needed.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.