Speech-Language Pathologist — Elevate Patient Care

Orlando Health, Inc.; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across ages and varying acuity levels.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC or CFY eligibility, Florida licensure (provisional acceptable), and BLS certification. You will contribute to high-quality care in a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY eligibility.
• Current Florida SLP license (provisional acceptable).
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy.
• Ensures accurate billing.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or CFY eligibility

Florida SLP license (provisional acceptable)

BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across ages and varying acuity levels.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC or CFY eligibility, Florida licensure (provisional acceptable), and BLS certification. You will contribute to high-quality care in a collaborative, patient-centered team.