SLP Speech - Language Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Ascension • FL

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About The Position

The position is within the Pediatric Therapy Services department at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, located in Pensacola, Florida. This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours of work per week. The primary focus of this role is to evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy, utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's condition. The role also involves educating and counseling patients and their families regarding treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, and assisting with patient discharge from speech therapy services.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Speech Language Pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech-language therapy.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Educate and counsel patient and family regarding treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services.
• Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED