Description

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  Master Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
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  CPR- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
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  Speech/Language Pathologist - State of Florida license of Provisional Florida licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughtout employment
  
  
  
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  Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Qualifications

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  Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Rehabilitative Services Director.
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  Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges according to departmental standards.
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  Develops a Plan of Care outlining area of deficit, target activity, context, assistance needed, functional, realistic and measurable goal(s) and/or status ongoing goal(s).
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  Recommends and provides treatment based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
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  Follows TRAAC. Initiates, documents, & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
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  Continually documents active &supportive education with the patient, parents, and others concerned, regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
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  Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.
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  Supervises Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and others (i.e., interns/students) according to experience.

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  2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
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  FLASHA membership preferred.
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  Pediatric internship strongly preferred.
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  Certification of Clinical Competence by the ASHA or CFY candidate.
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  Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
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  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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  Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
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  Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition, to interpret, analyze data, assess patient progress, and determine appropriate follow-up.
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  At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for Speech Language Pathology.
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  Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
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  Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
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  Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
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  Serve as clinical instructor for students after 2 years of clinical experience and assigned by a CCC-SLP

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