Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient

Ascension•Panama City, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Speech Language Pathologist in an inpatient setting at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, within the Rehabilitation Services department. The position is full-time with a day shift schedule. The Speech Language Pathologist will perform therapy interventions using standard techniques, educate and counsel patients and families on treatment plans, maintain clinical records, follow performance improvement recommendations, plan and assist with patient discharge, and provide information on appropriate support programs.

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.
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. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.
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

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.