Speech Pathologist - Outpatient Rehab Services

Position Information

Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 
Location: Grasslands, Grasslands Campus:Lakeland:FL

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible to the Speech-Language Pathologist WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Speech-Language Pathologist works within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Details

• Standard Work Duties: Speech Pathologist
  • Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Speech Language Pathology.
  • Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.
  • Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress
  • Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.
  • Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
  • Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
  • Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
  • Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
     

Qualifications & Experience

Education Essential: * Master Degree

Education Equivalent Experience: * Graduate of Masters prepared program for Speech-Language Pathology.
  
Licenses Essential: Current license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Florida.

Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies

Experience Preferred: One year acute care experience.