Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time: Inpatient Rehab

Holy Cross; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate and re-evaluate patients, planning and delivering a treatment program for cognitive, motor speech, language fluency, voice, and swallowing. Documentation, charting, and PI monitoring are part of the role.

Full-time with benefits. Requirements include MA/MS in Speech Pathology and CFY completion, Florida licensure, and experience in inpatient rehab or acute care with FIM knowledge.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• CFY completion required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations with tests and measurements.
• Set functional, realistic and measurable goals with patient progress.
• Design functional treatment plans reflecting prescribed therapy and reimbursement issues.
• Re-evaluate and discharge patients within appropriate time frames.

Skills

Inpatient rehab

Acute care

FIM knowledge

Education

MA/MS in Speech Pathology

CFY completion

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Job Summary The Speech Pathologist evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals. The ideal candidate will implement a therapeutic treatment program for cognitive, motor speech, language fluency, voice, and/or swallowing as deemed appropriate by presently accepted professional standards. In this capacity, the incumbent will document information in patient charts, complete charge entries and participate in PI monitors as directed. The Speech Pathologist will co-sign notes of subordinates.This is a Full Time position with benefits. Please visit our Career Center Home Page for more about our benefits.

Job Requirements:

EducationMA/MS degree in Speech Pathology is required. Must have completed the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Experience & SkillsInpatient rehab, acute care experience and F.I.M. knowledge is preferred. The ability to float over several areas and work independently is required. Must be able to work flexible days including weekends.

Licensure/CertificationFlorida State licensure in the State of Florida is required.

What you will do

• * Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate testsand measurements.
• * Sets functional, realistic and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistentachievement of those goals.
• * Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy andincorporates applicable reimbursement issues.
• * Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Minimum Qualifications

• * MA/MS degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• * Must currently hold, or be completing, Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

Licensure

* Florida State licensure or temporary permit in State of Florida is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information:Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.

Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of workRetirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.