Speech Therapist | UF Health Jacksonville North Acute Care | PRN | Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for PRN day shift. The role involves assessing patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and monitoring progress to improve communication outcomes.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, adjusting therapies as needed, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based practice. Must hold Florida licensure and CCC-SLP.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required.
• Current Florida license as Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required or in good standing.
• Less than one year of clinical experience in the area of job opening; fellowship experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients to develop effective treatment plans.
• Measure patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients to achieve optimal communication outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of SLP theory and procedures

Effective communication

Care and patient safety awareness

Assessment and treatment planning

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Job description

PRN. Day shift. Working varied days Mon-Sun The

Overview

PRN. Day shift. Working varied days Mon-Sun 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.

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups.

Required Education

• Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Required

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current Florida license as Speech-Language Pathologist
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Video Swallow Studies
• Speaking Valve
• Voice Prosthesis and FEES

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)