Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract
Mental Health Association of Rochester · Plantation, FL · 2 mo ago
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Role Overview
Provide assessment and treatment for adult and geriatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital setting. Work independently to deliver high-quality patient care, including swallow evaluations, dysphagia treatment, speech and language assessments, and conducting MBS studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 10–12 patients
- Perform adult swallow evaluations and dysphagia treatments
- Utilize fluoroscopic MBS studies to inform patient care
- Collaborate within a team of approximately five SLP staff
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Active Florida SLP license
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Experience with MBS/fluoroscopy studies and adult/geriatric acute care populations
- Proficiency with Meditech or similar documentation systems
Work during daytime hours with no on-call or night shifts required. The role emphasizes autonomous practice within a collaborative environment, impacting patient care nationwide.