Supervisor-Speech Language Pathologist - Rehab Services - Kings Hwy

Overview This job supervises the day‑to‑day management of a department and provides clinical and technical support to assigned staff. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, staffing patterns, program development, inventory control, and distribution in assigned areas. The role follows, monitors, and reports on statistical guidelines and metrics established by federal regulations, credentialing bodies, payer sources, and leadership. It plans, organizes, and conducts discipline‑specific treatment programs based upon state practice act guidelines, and participates in staff education, continuing education, clinical education, research, and the writing of professional papers. Key Qualifications Education: Master’s degree required; Ph.D. in speech‑language pathology or related field preferred. Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience in speech‑language pathology. Certifications: Current speech pathologist license in the state of practice (or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity), Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, and Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency with computers, software, and web‑based applications; effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly and professionally; strong interpersonal and leadership skills; advanced clinical knowledge in a specialty area. Job Duties Serves as a preceptor or mentor for new staff, validating the skills required for proper job performance as outlined in the orientation, assessment, and evaluation process. Supervises the day‑to‑day management of the department and maintains productivity standards by monitoring individual staff productivity levels and discussing any concerns with leadership. Provides training, coaching, and feedback to ensure performance standards are maintained and to provide staff with opportunities for professional growth. Performs age‑and‑diagnosis‑appropriate evaluations and treatments specific to the licensed discipline, and maintains patient records in accordance with documentation standards, policies, and procedures. Assists in evaluating the department’s learning needs to adapt to changing research, practice trends, and patient populations. Adapts communication style to the specific patient population, maintaining respect for privacy and appropriate explanation of services or procedures. Performs other related duties as required. Compliance and Safety Remains knowledgeable of current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area, ensuring compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance‑related concerns. Equal Opportunity 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. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands of this position include occasional exertion of excess of 100 pounds of force, frequent exertion of over 50 pounds of force, and constant exertion of over 20 pounds of force to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and involve work in a patient care area where patients or specimens may contain communicable diseases. The role may also involve exposure to hazardous medications or waste, particularly through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, and disposal of contaminated waste. The occupational risk for exposure to hazardous materials may increase depending on the essential job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health System