Speech Pathologist AdventHealth North Pinellas

Location Address: 1395 S Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth North Pinellas

• Great Culture
• Top Quality outcomes
• Nurse Excellence Committee (NEC)/Governance
• Leadership is accessible
• Located on the Gulf of Mexico

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN/Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

 • 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, an

What You Need:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • A license or provisional license in the State as a Speech and Language Pathologist PREFERRED: • Certificate of Clinical Competence by American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA)