Speech Pathologist PRN Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Speech Pathologist PRN
Your job is more than a job.
You’re looking for a career opportunity and we’re looking for a speech pathologist who is passionate about diagnosing and providing therapy for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. And btw, we’re passionate too about how we deliver healthcare with heart. As Speech Pathologist, you’re a valued member of our rehabilitation team planning, organizing and coordinating therapy and care for all types of speech and swallowing difficulties. Motivation and inspiration with an occasional standing ovation are your secret sauce as your patients achieve new milestones along their communication rehabilitation journey. You love what you do, and we love championing you as a teacher, mentor and really great human being. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this specialized speech pathology role. Your Everyday Primarily for coverage in ENT clinic, specializing in head and neck cancer, TEPs, FEES, scopes, etc. Also, for weekend coverage in acute care.
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

The Must-Haves Minimum:

Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology Licensed Speech Therapy through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America)
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About University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+.