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Speech Language Pathologist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,140 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Address:
400CELEBRATION PL City:
CELEBRATION
State:
Florida Postal Code:
34747Job Description:
Location:
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab Celebration (400 Celebration Place, CelebrationFL, 34747
)Schedule:
Weekdays.M/T/W/F 4
×10-hour shifts OR the possibility of 5x 8-hour shifts. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary. Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved. Educates patients and caregivers on strategies to improve communication and swallowing skills. Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures. Provides training and support to therapy aides and other support staff. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Practice principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence-based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor. Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required. Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/programs. Participates in marketing to physicians/physician practices to build referral relationships. Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community. Charges patient accurately and timely according to guidelines of the CPT code format and following insurance guidelines. Performs evaluations and re-evaluations Assessing patients' speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing best practice standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient's needs. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Entry level competency of speech language pathology therapy practice theory principle and applications as defined in competency department policies [Required]
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
- Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
- NMES Training [Preferred]
- LSVT [Preferred]
- Modified Barium Swallow Study Experience [Preferred]
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) experience [Preferred]
Education:
- Master's [Preferred]
Field of Study:
- in
Speech Language Pathology Work Experience:
N/A Additional Information:
N/A Licenses and Certifications:
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) [Required] OR
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Temporary (SLP-TEMP) [Required] OR
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Provisional (SLP-PROV) [Required]
Physical Requirements:
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Pay Range:
$65,622.66- $122,055.