Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem, Variable shifts

Responsible for testing and evaluation procedures on patients to asses disabilities, injuries and diseases as related to speech and/or swallowing disorders as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers a variety of therapeutic techniques as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore functional independence and improve quality of life. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function, while learning to live with the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (CNA, etc). The Speech therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and are entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and preventative maintenance, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Supervises Speech Language Pathologists Clinical Fellowship Year and Speech Pathology interns, assists in the development of services to patients of all ages, promotes the Speech Therapy Department in the hospital and community, and maintains interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER: Education: Graduate from an accredited Master in Speech Language Pathology ; approved through the board of Speech Pathologist Therapy Agency for Healthcare Administration and State of Florida Experience: One year experience in adult Acute Care preferred Experience in Video Fluoroscopy Swallowing Evaluation Experience in Advance Dysphagia & Vital stim Electrical Stimulation Experience in Tracheotomy/Ventilator dependent patients Ability to communicate effectively in English. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Strong written and verbal skills. Software/Hardware: Computer knowledge/ Electronic Medical Record Documentation License/Certification: Current Florida license as a Speech Language Pathologist Other: American Speech Language - Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification Current FL Licensed Speech language Pathologist What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital? Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time. Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including: Cardiac American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018 American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018 Bariatric American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center BCBS - Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018 Neurology Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018 Women's Services American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016 Hyperbaric Unit Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017 Laboratory Services/Blood Bank Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist