Speech Therapist (PRN)

EXALT HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DAYTONA LLC; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALT HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DAYTONA LLC in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. You will conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function, while educating patients and families for continued progress after discharge.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, designing evidence-based therapy programs, delivering individual and group sessions,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required).
• CCC from ASHA (required).
• Active state license to practice Speech Therapy (required).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) (required).
• 2 years inpatient rehabilitation experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing functions.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs using evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group sessions.
• Document progress in medical records and coordinate with the rehab team.
• Educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Assist in discharge planning for smooth transition home.
• Stay current with research and best practices in rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC from ASHA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Position Summary

As a Speech Therapist, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary team, helping patients recover from a variety of medical conditions that impact communication, swallowing, and cognitive function. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy sessions to improve patients' abilities. You will also educate patients and their families on self-management techniques to ensure continued progress after discharge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations to identify patients' needs and develop functional treatment goals.
• Design and implement individualized therapy programs utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide direct patient care in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Document progress in patient medical records and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Participate in discharge planning to facilitate a smooth transition back to the community.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice professional Speech Therapy in the state where currently practicing.
• Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university program (required).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• 2 years of Inpatient Rehabilitation experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in documentation and medical record keeping.
• Strong understanding of current trends and best practices in rehabilitation medicine.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Promotes a healing environment and utilizes resources for optimum patient outcomes.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)