Speech Language Pathologist - W. Kendall (Full Time, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide clinical services within the W Kendall Center. Responsibilities include evaluations, therapy planning, and discharge planning, with collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Florida licensure or CFY, and BLS. Demonstrated pediatric experience and ALARA adherence are preferred. Ongoing CEUs and evidence-based practice are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required for employment.
• State licensure in Florida or provisional CFY status required.
• BLS certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Finger printing background check and Good Moral Character Affidavit required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary/ multidisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintain productivity standards set by leadership and department.
• Record daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and timely.
• Improve access to care for patients served.
• Conduct evaluations based on medical concerns, age, diagnosis and prognosis; provide recommendations.
• Maintain communication with patient, caregivers, and healthcare team about progress and home programs.
• Develop care plans outlining deficits, restrictions, context, required assistance and measurable goals.
• Recommend and provide treatments based on findings.
• Initiate and document discharge planning at evaluation or when therapy benefits are reached.
• Follow TRAAC and prepare patient/family for discharge as appropriate.
• Provide proof of in-service training and peer review incorporating evidence-based practices.
• Maintain CEUs for licensure and clinical excellence.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida State license / CFY provisional

American Heart Association BLS

Level II Background check & Good Moral Character Affidavit

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Provides clinical and professional services within the Department. Responsible for the evaluation, reevaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
• Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review.
• Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Speech/Language Pathologist State of Florida license or Provisional Florida licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
• FLASHA membership preferred.
• Pediatric internship strongly preferred.
• Certification of Clinical Competence by the ASHA or CFY candidate.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition, to interpret, analyze data, assess patient progress, and determine appropriate follow-up.
• At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for Speech Language Pathology.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Serve as clinical instructor for students after 2 years of clinical experience and assigned by a CCC-SLP.

As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

Department

W KENDALL CENTER - SPEECH THER-2100-530729