Speech Language Pathologist (Lead) - Full Time

Located @Brooks Rehab @Halifax! 

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive speech therapy case management or program development for rehabilitation patients and provides consultative or liaison services to other speech therapy personnel, allied health disciplines, and/or community agencies.

Responsibilities: 


* Performs same duties as staff speech therapists.

Adjusts therapy program based on age of the patient, developmental needs, understanding and attention span.                        


* Manages specialized caseload.  Assists in assigning patients to staff therapists.             


* Serves as a resource person to other speech therapy staff in coordinating patient's overall programs, including complex discharge procedures and available community resources.    


* Provides feedback to the department head on clinical skills of staff therapists.                 


* Works actively to develop new and improved programs involving ongoing reassessment of existing evaluation methods and treatment techniques, learning and incorporating new techniques and initiating necessary program changes when indicated.                                         


* Establishes ongoing coordination and communication with other services and professionals for the purpose of program development and enhancement. 


* Maintains confidentiality of patient information.                             


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.                               


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.                         


* Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.

                                   


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.   


* Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.              


* Promotes a positive image of the hospital to outside agencies and the public.


* Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.


* Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.


* Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.


* Exhibits values of the organization.

Qualifications: 


* Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology


* Licensed speech language pathologist in the State of Florida. 


* Minimum of three years of speech therapy experience preferred.

 

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following: 


* Competitive Pay 


* Comprehensive Benefits package 


* Vacation/Paid Time Off


* Retirement Plan with Match


* Employee Discounts


* Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs