Speech Pathologist - Acute, PRN

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Speech Pathologist to evaluate, plan and administer speech and language therapy for patients. The role involves implementing evidence-based treatment plans, coordinating with the clinical team, and educating patients and families.

Florida licensure or provisional licensure is required, along with BLS certification. The successful candidate will maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and participate in ongoing professional development within a large hospital

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology.
• State license as Speech-Language Pathologist in Florida (or provisional licensure).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with standards of care.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients in accordance with standards of care.
• Coordinates client care with clinical team members with documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of licenses and certifications.
• After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Motivate others

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Master's degree in Communication Science & Disorder

Job description

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech and language therapy treatment to clients. The Speech Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. This position implements care plan through the use of evidenced based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals. This position coordinates clinical test results with other diagnostic data, provides prognosis, develops treatment plan, and provides patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patient/client’s as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Coordinates client care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal client care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Maintains knowledge/license and certification.
• After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Communication Science & Disorder, Speech And Hearing, Speech and Language Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Speech Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Detail-oriented and customer- focused.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse