SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - PART TIME - ADVENTHEALTH ALTAMONTE
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PART TIME
Shift: Saturday/Sunday every other week 8:00-4:30 pm.
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named “Best Hospital” for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents.
- As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973.
- The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources.
The role you’ll contribute:
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed Speech Language pathology treatment programs.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform speech language, cognitive and swallowing skills.
- Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing Practice Standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines and patient's needs. Monitors patient response and progress to treatment and modifies treatment plan as appropriate.
- Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
- Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow-up services.
- Oversees the care provided by therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
- Meets productivity standard as defined by department.
- Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, family and health care professionals within and across care settings and communities.
- Handles and disposes of hazardous waste following established protocol. Consistently adheres to department's radiation dosimetry process, including meeting all badge return deadlines in a timely manner.
- Attends department meetings and education as required.
- Practices principles of professional development and performance by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and/or evidence-based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
- Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identified needs.
- May assist as required to market speech therapy program in the hospital and community.
- Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/programs as needed/approved and observed by manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you will need to succeed:
- A license or provisional license in the State as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- PREFERRED:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence by American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA).
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Rehabilitation Services
Organization: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 24024212
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
