Speech Language Pathologist

Ascension • Jacksonville, FL

18d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients using evidence-based clinical techniques and standard therapy interventions appropriate to each patient's condition. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families about personalized treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, and following performance improvement recommendations. The Speech Language Pathologist also plans or assists with patient discharge from speech therapy services and provides information about appropriate support programs.

Requirements

• Obtain a BLS Provider credential within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.
• Obtain a Speech-Language Pathologist license from the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology before hire or job transfer; a provisional license is accepted until the license is issued, and the license must be obtained within 12 months of hire or job transfer.
• Meet one of the education or experience alternatives: high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience; an associate's or technical degree; or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based clinical techniques.
• Perform therapy interventions using standard therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's condition.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical records and follow performance improvement recommendations.
• Plan or assist with patient discharge from speech therapy services.
• Provide information regarding appropriate support programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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