Speech Pathologist - Pediatric Therapy - Full-Time
Speech Pathologist - Pediatric Therapy - Full-Time
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$ 33 - 49
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Job Description
The Speech Pathologist evaluates patients speech language cognitive feeding swallowing and oral motor competencies in order to provide an effective plan for therapeutic intervention that meets patients needs. Confers with patients and family members regarding their disability and prognosis and communicates with members of the rehabilitative team on treatment plans. Assists radiologists in performing modified barium swallow studies participates in educational and continuous quality improvement programs performs other duties as assigned by department management according to the policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital. Performance of duties will be in accordance with the Code of Ethics as set forth by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA).
Requirements:
- Masters degree in speech/language pathology from an accredited college or university
- Louisiana state licensure
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association
- Experience treating communication and infant feeding disorders.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies patient needs and initiates plan of care in a timely manner.
- Recommends counsels and assists in the development of a treatment plan with physicians parents patients educators and other health professionals adhering to patients rights issues.
- Reports test results in a completed evaluation form in 48 hours or less utilizing a concise reporting format. Sends physician letter explaining results and outlining treatment plan.
- Compiles data and statistical information for program development and accountability records.
- Understands developmental speech and motor milestones.
- Demonstrates understanding of preterm infant behavior and development and abnormal vs normal speech development.
- Performs therapeutic procedures appropriately and handles child safety throughout treatment.
- Understands infant oral motor development anatomy and feeding skills. Understands interrelationship of anatomical structure medical status and development factors.
- Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.
Schedule:
Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fridays 8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Pay Range:
Hourly/NonExempt
$33.00 $49.00; based on work experience
A Work Experience with Purpose
Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Womans. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.
Our employees organizational culture mission vision values and benefits make Womans a best place to work. In fact for the17th year in a row Womans has been recognized as aBest Place to Work by Modern Healthcare making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the programs inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly please email
Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
