Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
·Paid Days Off from Day One
·Student Loan Repayment Program
·Career Development
·Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
·Mental Health Resources and Support
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding thattogetherwe are even better.
**Schedule:** Full time
**Shift** : Days
**The community you’ll be caring for:** AdventHealth Tampa
· AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
· Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
· Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
· Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
**The role you’ll contribute:**
Evaluates and Conducts medically prescribed Speech Language pathology treatment programs.
**The value you’ll bring to the team:**
**·** Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform speech language, cognitive and swallowing skills
· Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care utilizing Practice Standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines and patient's needs. Monitors patient response and progress to treatment and modifies treatment plan as appropriate.
· Documents and Charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department /hospital policy and procedures
· Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow-up services
· Oversees the care provided by therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards
· Meets productivity standard as defined by department
· Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, family and health care professionals within and across care settings and communities
· Handles and disposes of hazardous waste following established protocol. Consistently adheres to department's radiation dosimetry process, including meeting all badge return deadlines in a timely manner
· Attends department meetings and education as required
· Practices principles of professional development and performance by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and/or evidence-based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor
Qualifications
**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**
· High School Grad or Equiv 0 years experience
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
· A license or provisional license in the State as a Speech and Language Pathologist
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Rehabilitation Services
**Organization:** AdventHealth Tampa
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** 1 - Day
**Req ID:** 24040642
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.