Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Topaz Fiscal Services; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist in Florida to screen, evaluate, and treat patients with communication disorders. The role requires licensure, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills.

You will develop treatment plans, educate staff, and collaborate with the rehab team to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include ongoing professional development, adherence to policies, and accurate billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state license to practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.
• Competency in therapy evaluation principles and materials.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients needing Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Review medical information and determine patient need for services.
• Develop and implement evaluation-based treatment plans.
• Educate treatment staff and supervise therapy staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate daily billing information.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Conduct staff trainings and adhere to Rehab policies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Staff training

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Therapy equipment usage

Billing procedures

Job description

The Speech and Language Pathologist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Speech and Language Pathologist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Speech Language Pathology services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of speech therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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