Speech Language Pathologist

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association • Shreveport, LA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Speech Language Pathologist - Speech Therapy

This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient speech therapy treatment programs based upon physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals.

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-Language 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 the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is 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 ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
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 may be amended at any time.

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