Job Description
Job Number:
Speech Pathologist (
Job Number:
24035532 )
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 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 thattogetherwe are even better.
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift : Days
The community you’ll be caring for: 1000 WATERMAN WAY, Tavares, FL 32778
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
· Communicate 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 adjust and adapt 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
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
REQUIRED:
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
· A license or provisional license in the State as a Speech and Language Pathologist
PREFERRED:
· Certificate of Clinical Competence by American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA)
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