Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals. The ideal candidate will implement a therapeutic treatment program for cognitive, motor speech, language fluency, voice, and/or swallowing as deemed appropriate by presently accepted professional standards. In this capacity, the incumbent will document information in patient charts, complete charge entries and participate in PI monitors as directed. The Speech Pathologist will co-sign notes of subordinates.
This is a Full Time position with benefits. Please visit our Career Center Home Page for more about our benefits.

Job Requirements:

Education
MA/MS degree in Speech Pathology is required. Must have completed the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Experience & Skills
Inpatient rehab, acute care experience and F.I.M. knowledge is preferred. The ability to float over several areas and work independently is required. Must be able to work flexible days including weekends.

Licensure/Certification
Florida State licensure in the State of Florida is required.

What you will do:

* Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests

and measurements.

* Sets functional, realistic and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistent

achievement of those goals.

* Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy and

incorporates applicable reimbursement issues.

* Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Minimum Qualifications

* MA/MS degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.

* Must currently hold, or be completing, Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

Licensure

* Florida State licensure or temporary permit in State of Florida is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
   

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.