Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
Preferred two years of experience in speech-language pathology
State licensure as a Speech Pathologist required
CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor required
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required
CCC-SLP certification required
Responsibilities
Notify charge nurses and supervisors of significant problems or incidents
Supervise student interns and Clinical Fellowships as needed
Provide educational opportunities to personnel and the community
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate speech therapy for diverse patient populations
Set patient care priorities and assign activities based on competencies
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
Commitment to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients
Opportunity for professional development through supervision and education
Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Engagement in community education initiatives
Potential for medical and religious exemptions for vaccination requirements
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Adheres to state and federal regulatory license, certification and accrediting requirement guidelines. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team. This position is represented by RCHEA.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Master's Degree: Required
Two years' speech language pathology experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Speech Pathologist licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP): Required
Essential Functions:
Immediately notifies charge nurses, managers and house supervisors of significant problems or unusual incidents, such as physician/patient occurrence and crises requiring administrative intervention. Intervenes when appropriate.
Participates in clinical education by supervising student interns, clinical affiliates and Clinical Fellowships (CFYs) as needed.
Provides personnel and broader community with education opportunities.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates speech therapy for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Sets patient care priorities. Assigns patient care activities to appropriate personnel based on job description skills and capabilities, scope of practice and level of competency.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
