Speech Language Pathologist- South Lake Hospital- Days

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care. The role provides age-appropriate care, monitors and interprets patient status, and adjusts treatment as needed. It includes maintaining documentation and accurate billing, communicating when patients have received optimal benefit from speech therapy, and working respectfully with patients, families, staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program; a Clinical Fellowship Year may apply.
Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in Clinical Fellowship Year requirements.
Current Speech Language Pathologist license in Florida; a provisional license is acceptable.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using information from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family and significant others, and other data sources.
Develop treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care and include specific goals and objectives.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients on the assigned caseload.
Assess and interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific requirements and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
Use, care for, and maintain profession-specific equipment competently; observe safety precautions and explain equipment and its purpose.
Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
Prepare written documentation required by the department and care team.
Recognize and communicate when a patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy.
Ensure accurate billing for personal therapy services.
Respect the age groups, cultural beliefs, and religious beliefs of clients, the community, and staff.
Work effectively with others in a team environment and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Respect others' rights and privacy and maintain the confidentiality of staff member information.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.