Speech Language Pathologist - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Pool

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages and varying acuity levels. This position primarily supplements weekend staffing at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. The role evaluates patients, develops and adapts treatment plans, provides age-appropriate care, documents services, and coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in Clinical Fellowship Year requirements.
• Current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Florida; a provisional license is acceptable.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using information from patients, physicians, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family members, significant others, and other data sources.
• Develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives that integrate with the continuum of care and address the age-specific needs of patients on the assigned caseload.
• Assess and interpret patient status to identify care requirements and provide care in accordance with 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 patients have received optimal benefit from speech therapy.
• Ensure accurate billing.
• Adhere to the State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Career-growing free education programs.
• Well-being services to support employees and their families.
• Benefits begin on day one.
• Flexibility wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time