Unit Information: Speech Therapy (Dept #759) Facility: HCA FLORIDA Westside HOSPITAL Address: 8201 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 Floor: 2nd Floor Building: Main Hospital Cost Center: 75901 General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds: 250 Number of Staff: Currently 5 in Speech Therapy Type of Staff: SLP s only o Day Shift: 5 o Night Shift: Patient Ratios (Estimated) - Full caseload is approximately 10-12 patients Type of Equipment: MBS/fluoro required Documentation System: Meditech Call Requirements: None Typical Hiring Profile Must have: (includes certifications and special skills, ex: ACLS, BLS, NIH) BLS American Heart Association Florida Speech Language Pathology License (Provisional Licenses not accepted) CCC-SLP List Typical Procedures Performed on Unit(s): Swallow evals (post-extubation, for stroke protocol, pneumonia, failure to thrive, AMS, etc) Speech and Language evals and treatments Dysphagia treatments MBS must be fully proficient and experienced in performing MBS Additional Preferences: (ex: previous travel experience preferred, easily adaptable to fast paced unit, can function well independently) Must be experienced in all above procedures specifically with adult/geriatric population in acute care as we have limited training capabilities at this time. We can provide some training on the EMR but expect the candidate to be experienced and independent with patient care items listed above Dress Code: Scrub Color Light grey; however will allow any solid color scrubs at this time Awards/Recognition: Feel free to include items such as links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards, etc. We are a highly engaged and cohesive department. The speech team is known for their patient advocacy and clinical strength. We are looking for an experienced candidate who holds these same values. Show more