Ochsner Health
Pediatric Speech Therapist- Outpatient Rehab- GNO
Ochsner Health, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
Pediatric Speech Therapist- Outpatient Rehab- GNO
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Pediatric Speech Therapist- Outpatient Rehab- GNO
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Overview This position functions autonomously to deliver speech therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. The therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses progress toward treatment goals, and monitors outcomes. The therapist ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality of care metrics and assists in program development to meet community needs.
Education Required - Master's degree in speech language pathology.
Work Experience Required – None.
Certifications
Current speech 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 American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) 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 to manage a variety of patients and diagnoses.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.
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.
Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, altering explanation of services, requesting permissions, and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and works directly with patients. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Remote Work Eligibility Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
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Pediatric Speech Therapist- Outpatient Rehab- GNO
role at
Ochsner Health.
Overview This position functions autonomously to deliver speech therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. The therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses progress toward treatment goals, and monitors outcomes. The therapist ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality of care metrics and assists in program development to meet community needs.
Education Required - Master's degree in speech language pathology.
Work Experience Required – None.
Certifications
Current speech 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 American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) 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 to manage a variety of patients and diagnoses.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.
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.
Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, altering explanation of services, requesting permissions, and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and works directly with patients. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Remote Work Eligibility Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
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