Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist-NE | Acute Peds Speech Pathology | Days | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their skilled team in providing exceptional rehabilitation services. This role involves working with patients of all ages, from neonates to older children, in a dynamic acute care environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, ensuring the best functional outcomes for patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher as required by professional license.
• Experience in the acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in the acute setting.
• Maximize physical performance and address cognitive components.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

FTE: .10

Shift Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM

Days of Week: SUNDAY-SATURDAY

***PRN COMPENSATION RATE***

UF Health Therapists provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting, working to create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities. Our skilled team strives to maximize physical performance, while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve the best functional outcomes. The UF Health Shands Children's Hospital is located in the North Tower and provides service to patients from neonate up to older peds. Units include general pediatrics, NICU, PICU and PCICU.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors or higher as designated by professional license
• Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred
• Inpatient/outpatient pediatric feeding/swallowing experience preferred (ages 0-18)
• Pediatric MBS/FEES experience preferred
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Florida
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