PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Gulf Coast SNU

Lee Health; Fort Myers, Orlando, Raleigh (FL, FL, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their skilled nursing team. In this role, you will provide essential evaluations and treatments for patients with speech and language impairments. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving strategies. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your critical thinking and interpersonal skills will be valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• BLS certification required by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for speech and language impairments.
• Ensure compliance with ASHA professional standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Time Management

Stress Management

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Location:Skilled Nursing Unit - GCMC -13960 Plantation RoadFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Speech Therapy

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Pay Rate:$56.83 / hour

Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for providing screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for those who demonstrate impairments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and/or swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for adherence to and compliance with all American Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) professional standards. The SLP is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The SLP is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Requirements

Education: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience: Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year. Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years for a comparable job classification required.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).

License: Active Florida State Speech Language Pathologist Licensure.

Other: Staff may be required to rotate to treatment areas, other than their primary designation, as requested by their department leader. This could include an AHCA regulated area (Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, and Pediatrics) that requires Level 2 Background Screening.

US:FL:Fort Myers