Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Days - MHM

CO045 Memorial Hospital Miramar; Miramar (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients across populations. The role emphasizes education, plan-of-care design, and collaboration with families.

Expect to mentor peers, document assessments, discharge planning, and ensure adherence to CCC-SLP, Florida license, and BLS requirements. Shift: Evenings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• BLS American Heart Association certification required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.
• State of Florida Speech-Language Pathology license required.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates and counsels patients and families on treatment plans and progress.
• Implements and monitors adaptive equipment and resources.
• Mentors peers and support personnel.
• Designs care plans aligned with patient needs and family involvement.
• Assists with discharge planning from therapy services.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Skills

Accountability

Clinical policies

Customer service

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Problem solving

Adaptability

Professional behavior

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

FL Speech-Language Pathology License

ASHA Certification

Job description

Location

Miramar, Florida

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

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

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DOCUMENTATION
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• PAIENT 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 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)
• 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

Evenings

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Veteran’s Preference

Veteran’s Preference allows for the first choice in interviewing, hiring, retention, and promotion after deployment when all other applicant qualifications are equal. However, Veteran's Preference does not guarantee a job. We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard.

Compliance

Florida Civil Rights Act Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) E-Verify Participation Notice – English Right To Work Notice – English E-Verify Participation Notice – Spanish Right To Work Notice – Spanish Memorial Healthcare System is subject to the Florida Public Records Law. All information provided in connection with your application for employment will be a public record and subject to release upon request, unless considered exempt or confidential.