Speech Therapist Per Diem

Job Description Summary

Examines, tests, diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders. Initiates and/or completes patient assessments, updates progress and goals, documents charges, evaluates patients, modifies treatment approaches, gives in-services, supervises support personnel, participates in performance improvement projects, and participates in clinical education programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough assessments of patient’s functional conditions to set treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Updates patient’s progress and goals, documenting charges and evaluations as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.
• Completes and encourages patients to complete FOTO for admission, progress, and discharge within departmental policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patients regarding various therapeutic techniques for speech, language, hearing, and oral motor disorders.
• Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability, recommending remedial treatments.
• Works with supervisor to agree on treatment plans using corrective exercises and special equipment.
• Provides at least one in-service annually to staff.
• Supervises activities of support personnel as authorized by supervisor.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects.
• Participates in the clinical education program as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.

Qualifications

• Current Florida State SLP License.
• CPR certification.
• ASHA Membership.
• Graduate from a Master’s Degree Program from an accredited University in accordance with state licensing requirements.
• Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• Taken or willing to take postgraduate education and/or clinical certifications in specialty areas (e.g., Swallowing, Voice, Communication, Neuro, Pediatrics).
• A minimum of 12 months of clinical work experience (adult population preferred), or working towards approved projects with at least 15 CEHs per year in specialty areas.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Healthcare spending accounts.
• Retail retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.
• On-site housing for select positions and more!