Speech Therapist - Per Diem

Chapters Health System; Temple Terrace (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits as a Speech Therapist with a forward-thinking company dedicated to exceptional patient care. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality of service. With a commitment to flexibility and community service, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you serve. Join a mission-driven team where your expertise in speech pathology will make a significant impact every day.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology curriculum.
• Licensed in Florida as a Speech Pathologist.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions.
• Conduct assessments and establish treatment plans.
• Train and supervise staff and family members.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Stress Management

Flexibility

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role

Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management, the Speech Therapist provides speech therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the speech therapy for patients. Integrates speech therapy treatment plan into the Plan of Care (POC) to maximize benefits for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology curriculum with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Speech Pathologist
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an acute care setting
• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification
• Knowledge of principles and practices of speech pathology
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Able to travel and have reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program patients.
• Conduct initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of patient’s condition and functional status and establish measurable goals and a treatment plan.
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and patients/family members regarding therapy.
• Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
• Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
• Fulfill all administrative requirements including, but not limited to, collaboration with Physical and Occupational Therapists and attendance at team and staff meetings.
• Develop treatment program, when indicated, set goals and provide treatment.
• Record and sign treatments in patient’s medical record; record, sign, and date clinical documentation.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.