Speech-Language Pathologist - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MHM

CO045 Memorial Hospital Miramar; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech and language pathology needs across inpatient and outpatient services in Miramar, FL.

Requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and Florida licensure; BLS certification is preferred. The role includes mentorship, care planning, and discharge collaboration with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Masters: Speech Language Pathology (Required).
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence_Speech/Language (CCC-SLP) - American Speech/Language Hearing Assc (ASHA)
• Provisional Speech Language Pathology License (SZ LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Speech Language Pathology License (SA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with referring physician and communicates any changes in plan of care.
• Supervises and mentors activities of peers, fellows and other support personnel.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Skills

Effective communication

Team mentoring

Education

Masters: Speech Language Pathology (Required)

BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD)

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD)

Provisional Speech Language Pathology License (SZ LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Speech Language Pathology License (SA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Job description

Location: Miramar, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Summary

Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech and language pathology needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with referring physician and communicates any changes in plan of care.
• Supervises and mentors activities of peers, fellows and other support personnel.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY,
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS,
• CUSTOMER SERVICE,
• DOCUMENTATION,
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION,
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE,
• PROBLEM SOLVING,
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE,
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• Masters: Speech Language Pathology (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence_Speech/Language (CCC-SLP) - American Speech/Language Hearing Assc (ASHA)
• Provisional Speech Language Pathology License (SZ LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Speech Language Pathology License (SA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
• Shift: Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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