Speech Pathologist - Part Time

Jupiter Medical Center • 1004 Building, CA

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About The Position

This position evaluates and treats medically prescribed therapy services to help patients achieve maximum developmental potential, functional gains, and independence. The therapist must work independently and make appropriate decisions based on each patient’s needs. The role provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders resulting from illness or congenital or developmental disorders. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited Speech Language program.
• Current Florida Speech Pathology License.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat medically prescribed therapy services to support patients’ developmental potential, functional gains, and independence.
• Work independently and make appropriate decisions based on each patient’s needs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders resulting from illness or congenital or developmental disorders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time