Description
Job Title : Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
N umber of positions : 1
Years of experience : One to three years
Shift : Day shifts 36 hours
Duration : 13 weeks
Start Date : ASAP
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Department : Speech Therapy
Shift Timings : 8 : 00-16 : 30 Monday to Friday (5 Days / 8 Hours)
Per Week : 40 Hours
Responsibilities
Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
Qualifications
BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current Speech Language Pathologist experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Speech Language Pathologist Master’s Degree program
Active unencumbered and Speech Language Pathologist Florida state license
One year of Cerner experience
Requirements
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal / communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
FT-A5F60979
Full-time position
40 hrs / wk
Middleburg, Florida, United States / Onsite
Onsite
Entry (0-2 yrs)
English
Day shift - 8 hrs / shift
Contractor for 3 months