Speech Pathologist

The Nemours Foundation•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida. This is a full-time Speech Language Pathologist position in our outpatient setting. The caseload will include patients in our Auditory-Verbal Program and so we are looking for a clinician with experience in this area or with a strong desire to learn and be mentored with the possibility of possibly specializing with this patient population and pursuing certification in this area. The position includes some cross-coverage in the acute care and inpatient rehab settings with training provided. All therapy services are provided at the Nemours Children's Hospital in Lake Nona. Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region. Provides Speech Therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation to patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department. Services are provided under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Speech Therapist demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics for patients ages birth to 21yo. May also require proficiency with neonates as required by the assigned setting. Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy as per department clinical competencies. Staff development: assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process. Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating speech therapy students, new speech therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers. Keeps current with trends and research in the field of Speech Therapy. Professional Development: Attends in-services/continuing education, provides updates in the form of in-services to associates. Participates in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours. Developing ties with professional organizations. Provides educational in-services and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community. Program Development: participates in activities to increase program use, awareness, and marketing. Attends program meetings. Contributes to achievement of department/program goals. Collaborates with community partners and participates in Speech Therapy related community events. Provides outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with speech therapy needs. Works collaboratively with other departments and specialties. Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and The Joint Commission, and CARF standards. Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member. Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.

Requirements

Master's Degree required.
Minimum of three (3) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
Florida State License to practice Speech Language Pathology required.
American Heart Association BLS Certification required upon hire.
Must be available for weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Member of professional specialty organizations (ASHA, FLASHA), preferred.
Prior pediatrics experience preferred.
Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides Speech Therapy evaluation, treatment, and consultation to patients referred to the Nemours Children’s Hospital Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services Department.
Services are provided under the prescription of a physician and within the guidelines designated by departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Speech Therapist demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics for patients ages birth to 21yo.
May also require proficiency with neonates as required by the assigned setting.
Demonstrates competency in pediatric Speech Therapy as per department clinical competencies.
Staff development: assesses existing and develops new activities that promote general knowledge and professionalism within the department; participates in peer review process.
Clinical Education: Assists in mentoring affiliating speech therapy students, new speech therapy staff, support personnel, and volunteers.
Keeps current with trends and research in the field of Speech Therapy.
Professional Development: Attends in-services/continuing education, provides updates in the form of in-services to associates. Participates in professional learning opportunities as required by state specifications and Nemours. Developing ties with professional organizations.
Provides educational in-services and experiences to the discipline/program and outside community.
Program Development: participates in activities to increase program use, awareness, and marketing. Attends program meetings. Contributes to achievement of department/program goals.
Collaborates with community partners and participates in Speech Therapy related community events.
Provides outreach assistance to outside professionals concerning children with speech therapy needs.
Works collaboratively with other departments and specialties.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and The Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
Maintains knowledge of insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.