Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem - Days - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System • Miramar, FL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech and language pathology needs. The institute provides specialized care for complex multiple trauma, stroke, and brain injury, as well as physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient services at five locations, home health services, long-term care resources at Memorial Manor, and pediatric developmental diagnosis therapy through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The role includes developing and implementing appropriate plans of care, conducting and documenting patient assessments, educating patients and families, supporting discharge planning, and mentoring peers and support personnel. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Florida Speech-Language Pathology license.
• BLS certification from an accepted issuer: American Heart Association, Red Cross, or the specified employee grace-period credential.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provide information about appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Supervise and mentor activities of peers, fellows, and other support personnel.
• Design and implement an appropriate plan of care based on identified issues and required treatment frequency, involving the patient and family.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level