SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

Responsibilities This opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a -bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.

a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since .

As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center Wellington, FL Job Requirements : Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of performance components affecting cognition, swallowing, speech, language, reading and overall function.

To provide goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum level of independence to clients suffering from disability, disease or injury.

The speech language pathologist organizes, conducts, and elevates medically prescribed speech therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part;

helps patient’s reach his / her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within his / her capabilities.

Directs and supervises interns, externs, and clinical fellows. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.

Verbalizes stroke alert process. Consults and assessments / reassessments will be performed and documented within 24 hours of admission or when feasible once patient is medically stable.

Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 4 hours online training. As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Educational Assistance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses If you would like to learn more about the position