Speech Therapist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Health Savings Account

Dependent FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & Critical Illness insurance

Long-term care

Elder & Childcare

Auto & Home insurance

Job summary

Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Staff Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services, assessments, and treatment planning for patients under referrals from licensed practitioners.

The role emphasizes documentation, communication with care teams, HIPAA compliance, and participation in performance improvement. Eligible candidates hold a Master's in Communication Disorders or SLP, Florida license, ASHA CCC or CFY, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology
• ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility
• Florida license or provisional license (CFY) and BLS required

Responsibilities

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
• Attends and participates in meetings and communicates information effectively.
• Adheres to hospital policies and infection control procedures.
• Assists patients, families, physicians, visitors and employees professionally.
• Follows HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates adaptability to varied patient populations.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Florida licensure

BLS

Education

Master's Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Delray Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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: Full Time

Up to $8,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

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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