Speech Therapist- Outpatient Rehab

Health First; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist for their Viera Hospital. This per diem role focuses on providing high-quality care, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and fostering an exceptional customer experience. You will evaluate patients, document treatments, and provide education to patients and families. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development. Join a team that values stewardship and quality care, making a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current Florida Speech Therapist license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and documents evaluations according to guidelines.
• Provides effective treatments that progress patients towards their goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communications skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Speech Language Pathology

Master's Degree

Job description

PER DIEM - Viera Hospital

The Speech Therapist is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by providing exceptional health care in a professional manner.

Primary Accountabilities

• Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends inservices given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.
• Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt.
• Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.
• Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
• Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.

Work Experience

• Graduate of an approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Current Florida Speech Therapist license.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.