Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

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

No preferred qualifications provided.