Speech Therapist - FT

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist shall be responsible to diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication problems such as speech, language fluency, and swallowing disorders. Additionally, the Therapist will develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Active Alabama (ABESPA) Speech-Language Pathology license required.
• ASHA CCC or CFY licensed required.
• BLS required.
• Skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel between locations

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and treat individuals with communication problems such as speech, language fluency, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic speech and language development programs and services.
• Provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level