SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/THERAPIST PRN DAYS

UHS•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

38d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) fulfills the needs of patients, families, and the community by delivering high-quality therapy services in accordance with state licensure laws, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) standards of care, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. The SLP assumes responsibility and accountability for delivering comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to patients experiencing impairments in cognition, swallowing, speech, language, voice, and communication. This role focuses on restoring function, preventing complications, and promoting independence for individuals affected by illness, injury, or surgery. The SLP organizes, conducts, and evaluates medically prescribed speech-language pathology programs to address deficits resulting from neurological, medical, or traumatic conditions. Through evidence-based interventions, the SLP helps patients achieve their highest possible level of functional communication and swallowing safety, enabling successful participation in daily activities and discharge planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders
Minimum 1-3 years experience.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
Current license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in Florida.
Current certification of Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.
A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA, or eligibility of certification upon completion of the Clinical Fellowship year (36 weeks from date of hire), is necessary.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality therapy services in accordance with state licensure laws, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) standards of care, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
Delivering comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to patients experiencing impairments in cognition, swallowing, speech, language, voice, and communication.
Restoring function, preventing complications, and promoting independence for individuals affected by illness, injury, or surgery.
Organizing, conducting, and evaluating medically prescribed speech-language pathology programs to address deficits resulting from neurological, medical, or traumatic conditions.
Helping patients achieve their highest possible level of functional communication and swallowing safety, enabling successful participation in daily activities and discharge planning.