Part-time Speech Language Pathologist (Acute)

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available,family and

• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each

• Competent in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observes safety precautions and

• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as

• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy.
• Ensures accurate billing for own therapy services.
• Understands and respects age group, cultural and religious beliefs of clients, community and staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strictconfidence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in Clinical Fellowship Year Requirements.
• Maintains current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Florida. Provisional license is acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.