Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 5,909,904 - 8,417,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement to full-time

401(k) eligibility for part-time after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a per diem position. You will evaluate patients and create treatment plans addressing their needs while ensuring a smooth transition and community reintegration.

Ideal candidates will have current licensure and the willingness to complete certification within the first 90 days of employment. The hospital emphasizes compassionate care, offering benefits for both part-time and per diem staff.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified CLS or completion within first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans.
• Responsible for direction of all therapy services for assigned patients.
• Designs functional treatment programs for community activity return.
• Serves as an educator for patients, families, and students.
• Coordinates treatment programs with other clinical services.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient evaluation

Treatment plan development

Community resource coordination

Education

Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Job description

Hospital

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Gainesville

Affiliation

Select Medical

Position

Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule

Per Diem

Compensation

$52.00 per hour

Overview

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.
• Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services and available community resources.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition.
• Opportunity for advancement to full-time positions.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for you and your family. Part time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401(k) after 1,000 hours within first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Certified CLS or completion within first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.