Speech Therapist | UF Health Leesburg/Spanish Plains |Full-time | Days

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Works under the direction of the Director of Therapy Services and/or the Supervisor of Therapy Services. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct patient care to all those patients referred for SLP at UF Health Leesburg, TVRH Rehabilitation Hospital, and UF Health The Villages. The SLP participates in all team conferences, staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings deemed necessary by the specific unit. The SLP is able to interact on a professional basis with all Therapy Team members, is able to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in reference to specific age groups. The SLP demonstrates knowledge and support of discipline specific standards of care as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Board of SLP. The therapist provides instruction and assistance to all Therapy Team members and acts in compliance with the ethical conduct of the organization at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates patient specific clinical care that is safe, effective and best practice.
• Documents care provided per departmental standards.
• Demonstrates compliance with all HCAHPS behaviors to allow patients and families to have an excellent hospital experience.
• Completes assigned work as scheduled in allotted time frame.
• Engages in departmental/hospital committees, PI projects, educational offerings to peers, mentoring/precepting of new team members.
• Attends Staff Meetings, completes all required competencies and mandatory education as assigned.
• Seeks training, educational, certification and enhancement in area focus/specialty.
• Demonstrates behavior standards that enhance positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients and family members.
• Completes other duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's Degree Required

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Florida Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
• BLS

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

This position is required to have knowledge and competency to assess, treat, interpret, and/or care for the population specifics as identified.

• Adolescents (age 13) through Geriatrics (> 65 years)