Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Delray Medical Center, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services, assess patients, plan treatment programs, and document communications. The incumbent will support effective outcomes, coordinate with clinicians, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include an MS in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology, eligibility for ASHA CCC or current CCC, and Florida licensure (CFY not required).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to patients based on referrals.
• Develop treatment plans and document progress.
• Comply with infection control and HIPAA policies.
• Participate in performance improvement and program growth.

Skills

Compassionate care

Education

Masters Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Staff Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing therapy services, upon referral from an appropriate licensed practitioner, to patients including assessment, treatment program planning, and implementation related documentation and communication. Evaluates and treats patients in order to produce effective outcomes. Communicates and assists in resolving problems. Demonstrates effective resource utilization that is critical to operational stability within the organization. Participates in performance improvement and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for all information communicated at meetings.
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.
• Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
• Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations
• Complies with all policies & procedures for this position that pertain to HIPAA.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: Masters Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience desired, but not required
  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Eligible for clinical fellowship year to earn ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology or has earned ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Florida license or provisional license (CFY) as a Speech Language Pathologist from the Agency of Health Care Administration's Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Current American Heart Association BLS card

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Organization Description

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery. Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!

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