Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem Days

Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida's Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

We offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care.

As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.

Orlando Health has been selected as one of the "Top Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Healthcare. Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.

Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.

Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures.

Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.

Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.

Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy. Ensures accurate billing. Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Master's degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply. None. Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in the Clinical Fellowship Year requirements. Maintains current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Florida- provisional license is acceptable. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.