Position Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist Weekend Option treats speech language cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages with varying acuity levels. This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing.
Essential Functions
• Evaluates patients gathering data from the patient physician interdisciplinary team meetings if available family and significant other persons and data sources. • Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. • Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. • Demonstrates competency in the use care and maintenance of profession specific equipment observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. • Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate and prepares written documentation as required by the department and the care team. • Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy. • Ensures accurate billing. • Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. • Maintains reasonably regular punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education and Training
Masters degree in speech-language pathology from an approved program. Clinical Fellowship Year CFY may apply.
Licensure and Certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in Clinical Fellowship Year requirements. • Maintains current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Florida. Provisional license is acceptable. • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.