Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Inpatient

Lifepoint Health•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their team. This role is vital in helping patients recover and improve their speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. The hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network committed to making communities healthier. As an SLP, you will play a key role in patient rehabilitation and contribute to the hospital's mission of providing exceptional care.

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

Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing 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