Speech and Language Therapist, Full Time and PRN

The-Pearl-At-Fort-Lauderdale; Coral Estates (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our rehabilitation team. The role focuses on assessing referred patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering direct patient care in a short-term rehab setting aimed at five-star outcomes.

You will document patient progress, set achievable goals, educate patients and families, and collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active Florida state licensure.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in medical documentation.
• Ability to write evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for patient-centered care.
• Strong patient service skills and clinical excellence.
• Punctual and professional adherence to schedule.
• Compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families in therapy approaches.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best care.
• Perform duties as directed by Director of Rehabilitation.

Skills

FL licensure

Geriatric care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient service

Professionalism

Time management

Confidentiality

HIPAA compliance

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

The Pearl at Fort Lauderdale is looking for a talented and hard-working SLP to join their ever-growing team. Today, under new ownership, we are creating an inimitable, revitalizing Rehabilitation Environment to provide the short term patient with a five-star experience that meets and exceeds all expectations.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. The Speech Language Pathologist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Speech Language Pathologist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of FL
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Salary -Based on Experience/ Education

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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