Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or foreign equivalent required
Two years of experience in speech-language pathology preferred
State licensure as a Speech Pathologist required
CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor required
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
Responsibilities
Review patient information prior to evaluations and throughout treatment
Conduct and document comprehensive patient assessments
Assist in collecting data on patient outcomes
Instruct and direct support staff according to national and state Practice Acts
Supervise assistants and support staff
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
Commitment to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients
Required vaccinations for all associates with possible medical and religious exemptions
Opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary care team
Engagement in comprehensive patient care and outcome assessment
Full Job Description
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.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Master's Degree or foreign equivalent: 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): Preferred
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:
Reviews patient information before evaluations and during course of treatment.
Conducts and documents comprehensive patient assessments.
Assists in data collection of patient outcomes.
Instructs and directs support staff, as outlined in national and state Practice Acts.
Supervises assistants and support staff.
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.
