Speech Language Pathologist | Outpatient Rehab for Kids at Mag Parke | Days | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to join their pediatric rehabilitation team. The position involves providing comprehensive therapy services to children, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and enhancing the quality of life for patients. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in rehab therapy and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Florida is required.
• Knowledge of broad therapy services and settings.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to children from birth to age 21.
• Collaborate with specialty physician clinics and community physicians.
• Educate health professionals and students about rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge in therapy services

Education

Bachelors in a Rehab Therapy

Job description

Overview

FTE: .10

Shift Hours: 7:00am-6:00, TBD

Days of Week: MONDAY-FRIDAY, TBD

***PRN COMPENSATION RATE***

UF Health Shands Rehab Services is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to individuals throughout north central Florida. Through comprehensive rehabilitation programs, we hope to create a safe and comfortable environment that empowers individuals to manage their care independently, return to a functional lifestyle and improve their quality of life. We are dedicated to treating our patients with compassion, creativity, respect and confidentiality. Our rehab centers accomplish this with close working relationships between our referring physicians, therapists, support staff, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the University of Florida Athletics Program. Our therapists provide rehabilitationservices and education to patients. Our therapy staff is equipped to educate other health professionals and students about rehabilitation.

Pediatric Rehab isa comprehensive facility providing occupational, physical and speech therapy services for children from birth to age 21. Our staff is trained to serve all rehab needs for children. We work with specialty physician clinics, community physicians, ancillary services (such as psychiatry, nutrition, etc.) and school systems to provide care for the children of our surrounding communities. Our therapists collaborate in research that leads to improved care and quality of life for those living with pediatric conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors in a Rehab Therapy
• No previous clinical experience necessary
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services and settings
• Demonstrates strong communication skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Florida

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver' NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.