Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Health System, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity working in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting at Wolfson Children's Hospital and community hospital settings, working with NICU and floor patients. The ideal candidate would be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, and holiday rotations and has had previous experience working in acute care settings, including NICU experience. Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Requirements

1 or more year(s) of pediatric acute care Speech Language Pathology Experience strongly preferred
Speech/Language Experience
Voice and Neuro Experience
Master of Science Or Master of Arts Required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Required
Active BLS from the American Heart Association and licensure from the FL Department of Health Required

Nice To Haves

Doctorate of Arts/Science Or Master of Science Preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates, diagnoses, develops and implements a treatment plan for patients of all diagnoses.
Provides care for patients who present with a variety of medical conditions and deficits which impact communication, language development, oral motor skills, and feeding safety and efficiency.
Diagnoses which commonly impact these developmental areas include prematurity, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, GI, genetic, craniofacial and developmental delay.
Provides extensive patient/family education.
Participates in multidisciplinary team care with other rehab professionals, nursing, physicians, dietitians, social services, respiratory, support staff, etc.
Works in a fast-paced setting requiring good time management, detailed documentation skills in the EMR, self-directed, and effective communication skills.