Speech Language Therapist PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, and educate families on self-management and discharge planning.

You will develop individualized plans, provide group and individual therapy, document progress, and collaborate with the rehab team to ensure cohesive care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC from ASHA required.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice Speech Therapy in the state.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group sessions.
• Document progress in medical records and coordinate with rehab team.
• Educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transition.

Skills

Master's in SLP

CCC-ASHA

State Licensure

BLS Certification

Inpatient Rehab experience

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC from ASHA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Position Summary

As a Speech Therapist, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, helping patients recover from a variety of medical conditions that impact communication, swallowing, and cognitive function. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy sessions to improve patients' abilities. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations to identify patients' needs and develop functional treatment goals.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Document progress in patient medical records and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to facilitate a smooth transition back to the community.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Speech Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university program (required).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Exalt Health is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.