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Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Supervises and mentors activities of peers, fellows and other support personnel.
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CO044 Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient - Per Diem - Days - MHP
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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
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.Summary:
Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech-language pathology needs.Responsibilities:
Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
Supervises and mentors activities of peers, fellows and other support personnel.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Masters:
Speech-Language Pathology (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLSAHA ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS
AHA-RQI ECARD
)- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA)
- American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE)
- Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC)
- Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certificate of Clinical Competence_Speech/Language (CCC-SLP)
- American Speech/Language Hearing Assc (ASHA), Speech-Language Pathology License (SA LICENSE)
- State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
No prior work experience required.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 80% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 60% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80% Reaching = 80% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 40% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 80% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 40% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing
- Far = 80% Seeing
- Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60% Dust = 80% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 60% Latex = 80% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 60% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 60% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 40% Moving Mechanical Parts = 80% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 0% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%