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Speech Therapist - Health First (Various Locations)

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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

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Job Description

Job Requirements Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!
Various Locations and Schedules Available:
Inpatient and Outpatient Locations Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Now hiring Palm Bay Hospital
  • Palm Bay, Florida Holmes Regional Medical Center
  • Melbourne, Florida Cape Canaveral
  • Cocoa, Florida Viera Hospital
  • Viera, Florida
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Quality/No Harm:
Maintains patient safety at all times. Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status. Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.
Customer Experience:
Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt. Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team. Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
Stewardship:
Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly. Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day. Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times. Work Experience
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college. Current Florida license. Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence or obtain within 6 months of completion of Clinical Fellowship Year. Interpersonal communications skills. Basic computer skills or willingness to learn. Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Knowledge and use of proper lifting and body mechanics Must be able to assist in lifting, standing, supporting patients. Able to bend and stoop as pt care requires.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Problem-solving ability Decision-making skills Able to interact with all people Able to concentrate under multiple demands/time constraints Able to concentrate in stressful and distracting surroundings
Schedule :
Per Diem Shift Times :
variable
Paygrade :
PG-PG-PG-41