Speech Language Pathologist

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift:

Location: 3030 Harden Blvd Lakeland, FL 

Pay Rate: Min $77,521.60 Mid $96,907.20

Position Summary

Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture.

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible to the Speech-Language Pathologist WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Speech-Language Pathologist works within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Responsibilities

Standard Work Duties: Speech Pathologist

• Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Speech Language Pathology.
• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.
• Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress
• Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
• Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.
• Use of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of mandatory requirements, including department proficiencies/competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Master Degree

 Essential:

• Graduate of Masters prepared program for Speech-Language Pathology.

 Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

Other information:

Licenses Essential: Current license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Florida.

Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies

Experience Preferred:  “Experience treating pediatric and adult patients or a clinician who is willing to receive training and mentorship to treat either of these populations