Speech Pathologist - Acute, Full-time, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech and language therapy to clients. The role diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders and implements care plans using evidence-based modalities and skilled interventions to help patients achieve mutually established functional goals. The Speech Pathologist coordinates clinical test results with other diagnostic data, provides prognoses, develops treatment plans, and educates patients and families.

This position is full-time and based at Baptist Hospital. It may require remaining on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters. After one year of experience, the Speech Pathologist may act as a student supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorder, Speech and Hearing, or Speech and Language.
• Florida Speech Pathologist license upon hire, or Florida Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist license upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations of assigned patients or clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment to assigned patients or clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Coordinate client care with other clinical team members to ensure optimal care and communication, as documented in the clinical record.
• Complete required documentation according to department standards.
• Maintain knowledge, licensure, and certification.
• May act as a student supervisor after one year of experience.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time