Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Summary

The speech therapist implements high quality speech-language pathology services for patients, caregivers, and the facility in accordance with the principles and practices of speech language pathology and JKV policies and procedures. Assures resident safety.

• Provides a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or swallowing potential.
• Provides direct patient care to geriatric patients.
• Evaluates patient’s abilities.
• Develops, plans and implements treatment based on evaluations to improve the patient’s communication and/or swallowing abilities.
• Interprets results of patient’s treatment program and maintains appropriate records of patient’s progress.
• Instructs and counsels patients and family members on the resident specific care program.
• Reports pertinent changes in patient’s status to the referring physician and rehab supervisor.
• Developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance speech therapy services.
• Completes documentation at point of service.
• Assures resident safety at all times.

• Other duties as requested or assigned.

• Usually works indoors but may work outside on occasion.

• Must have a Speech and Language Pathologist License in Florida that is clear and active.
• Must hold a valid license to practice speech therapy in the state in which they are practicing.
• Must be a Speech Therapist in good standing with the State of Florida.
• One year work experience in a hospital or similar type facility providing care to a defined age population as a Speech Therapist.
• Must have knowledge and skills appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations and post offer physical exam.
• Must meet all licensure requirements to keep license current.
• Current CPR certification.
• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 30 pounds.
• Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; lift, stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell; vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English.

• Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.
• The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care