What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time position at Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria?
Job Summary
Provides, with minimal supervision, high quality speech-language pathology services. with Lagniappe Homecare based in Alexandria, La. Provides quality speech-language pathology including: Evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment and discharge plan, and participates in case management.
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology or current eligibility for certification process by following ASHA and Lagniappe Rehabilitation guidelines for Clinical Fellowship Year experience.
- Valid state license (where appropriate).
- Valid driver’s license.
Abilities:
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Rehabilitation Director.
- Attendance at all Lagniappe staff meetings is mandatory.
- Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
- To walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
- Visual, auditory and speaking skills sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, communicate and monitor patient needs, and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide and understand written, verbal and gestural communications.
- Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing and keystroking for charting, scheduling, daily correspondence, and reports.
- Fine motor skills for handling of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
- Sustain activity for multiple consecutive hours in accordance with state labor laws.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- State License (Required)
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person