Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time: Inpatient Rehab

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients’ ability to perform functional skills and plans treatment programs designed to meet identified goals. The role implements therapeutic treatment for cognitive, motor speech, language fluency, voice, and/or swallowing needs, consistent with accepted professional standards. The position documents information in patient charts, completes charge entries, participates in performance-improvement monitors as directed, and co-signs notes of subordinates. This is a full-time inpatient rehabilitation position on the evening shift. The Speech Pathologist conducts thorough and efficient evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements, establishes functional, realistic, measurable goals, develops treatment plans that reflect prescribed therapy and applicable reimbursement issues, and re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames. The role requires the ability to work independently, float across several areas, and work flexible days, including weekends.

Requirements

MA/MS degree in Speech Pathology or Speech/Language Pathology.
Must have completed, currently hold, or be completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Florida state licensure or a temporary permit in Florida is required.
Ability to float across several areas and work independently.
Must be able to work flexible days, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience.
Acute care experience.
Knowledge of F.I.M.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and re-evaluate referred patients’ ability to perform functional skills.
Plan and implement therapeutic treatment programs for cognitive, motor speech, language fluency, voice, and/or swallowing needs, as appropriate.
Conduct thorough, efficient evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements.
Set functional, realistic, measurable goals and monitor patients’ achievement of them.
Design functional treatment plans that reflect prescribed therapy and applicable reimbursement issues.
Re-evaluate and discharge patients within appropriate time frames.
Document information in patient charts and complete charge entries.
Participate in performance-improvement monitors as directed.
Co-sign notes of subordinates.
Float across several areas and work independently.