Our Lady of the Lake Voice Center, affiliated with Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is excited to announce an opening for a full-time voice, upper airway, & swallowing-specialized speech-language pathologist or clinical fellow.
OLOL Voice Center, is a multidisciplinary center with two fellowship trained Laryngologists, four Speech-Language Pathologists and a singing voice specialist. The position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art voice center focusing on the evaluation and treatment of dysphonia, dysphagia, head and neck cancer, and upper airway anomalies as a member of an accomplished team of voice professionals cooperating in clinical, academic, and research endeavors.
The team of the OLOL Voice Center is dedicated to providing superior care that reflects a commitment to our patients and a passion for our work. The speech-language pathology team uses advanced assessment tools in laryngeal imaging and acoustic and aerodynamic assessment in addition to cutting edge therapies to treat a variety of voice and upper airway disorder. Specific skills to be developed include, but are not limited to, rigid and flexible endoscopy in adult populations, pre- and post-operative laryngectomy management with tracheoesophageal prostheses, modified barium swallow studies, acoustic and aerodynamic voice analysis, motor-speech examination, comprehensive voice rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based problem solving as a member of a large but collaborative team. Team rounds in voice and dysphagia, multi-institutional voice therapy difficult case conferences, tumor board, and didactic sessions with the Otolaryngology residents will provide additional learning experiences. Participation in ongoing clinical research at our center will also provide this candidate with the opportunity to present at local and national meetings.
Candidates with prior experience in the evaluation and treatment of voice disorders through both a strong academic background and additional clinical experiences specifically in voice and swallowing are strongly encouraged to apply, but we are most interested to meet a highly productive candidate with strong interpersonal skills seeking challenging clinical fellowship with specific interest in diagnostic, habilitative, and rehabilitative voice and swallowing care. Candidates must have obtained or plan to obtain after clinical fellowship an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and be eligible for Louisiana state licensure.
Qualified candidates should send a letter documenting their background and interest in voice and current curriculum vitae or resume.
Description:

Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders, and evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders. The Speech and Language Pathologist maintains active and support communication with the patient regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

• Patient Care
• Develops individualized speech therapy programs based on thorough evaluation of patient’s receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills. Ensures that care plans have the patient’s health, safety, and well-being in mind in an effort to facilitate rehabilitation of speech and language, hearing, and oral-motor disorders.
• Monitors patient progress during therapy, records relevant information regarding therapy, and maintains frequent communications with rehabilitation team members in order to ensure that treatment plans are effective and appropriate. Attends weekly team conferences in order to actively participate in discharge planning.
• Adapts conventional speech and language therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Regulatory/Quality
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs in order to foster the provision of quality health care services by the department and hospital and ensures that all services are provided with compassion, understanding, and respect for others.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions in an effort to share his/her own expertise with others and further the quality of education and personal growth provided to new personnel, volunteers, and interning students.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.
• Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Communicates with patient and family members in a caring and compassionate manner on issues regarding patient progress and problems, available home programs, and the therapeutic process.
• Other Duties As Assigned

Education - Master’s Degree
Licensure - BLS Certification; State licensed Speech Pathologist or eligible for Clinical Fellowship year
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.
This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days

• 1,915 Active Medical Staff229,296 Emergency Visits

• As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.
  Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
  Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.
  Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.
  Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.
  As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”

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