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Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - SLP) - West Melbourne Health & Rehab
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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
GENERAL PURPOSE
To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the patients in accordance with current federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts appropriate evaluations and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
- Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
- Participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care, as appropriate.
- Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
- Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
- Adhere to all of the company's policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.