Speech Therapist Acute care

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans. You will measure progress, modify plans, and educate patients to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current Florida SLP license, and ASHA CCC at hire. Less than one year of clinical experience is expected, with fellowship counts considered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current Florida license as Speech-Language Pathologist and ASHA CCC required at hire.
• Less than one year of clinical experience in area of job opening; fellowship experience counts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans tailored to their conditions.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and educate patients for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Skills

Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology

Good communication skills

Hazards/precautions in patient care

Ability to assess and implement plans

MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Speech Language Pathologist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.

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Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: Master‘s Degree

Necessary Skills:

• Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theory, procedures, practices and equipment
• Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving
• Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial actions in the care of patients
• Ability to assess for an implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Current Florida license as Speech-Language Pathologist BLS from the American Heart Association Effective March 1, 2018
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is required at hire or transfer into role.

Preferred Experience: Experience in Video Swallow Studies, Speaking Valve, Voice Prosthesis and FEES preferred.

Preferred Education: Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Required Experience: Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute care, Outpatient, SNF). Experience obtained during fellowship applies.