Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health•Jacksonville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a PRN (as needed) Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. This role is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network. The SLP will play a vital role in helping patients recover and improve their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through therapy. The position involves communicating patient progress, documenting care, instructing families, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a master’s level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.
Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population.
Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
Current CPR certification.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members.
Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.
Other duties as assigned.