Career Opportunities

Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Pediatrics
Full-time & PRN Days
West Palm Beach, FL

Facility Description:

At Palms West Hospital, we're celebrating 25 years of excellence in healthcare. Our state-of-the-art, 175-bed facility is located on a beautiful 74-acre campus in the heart of Florida's western communities. With the latest innovations and most advanced systems, we offer the best for our patients.

Our environment is based on teamwork. Everyone works together, getting to know each other and our patients on a more personal level. It's this more intimate atmosphere that allows us to provide the highest quality care to our community and the fulfillment and satisfaction you want for your career.

Join a dynamic team of healthcare providers in a friendly work environment. We're dedicated to the highest quality patient care and we're looking for dedicated, qualified, compassionate professionals to become part of our team.

Job Description:

The Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists' function is to perform a thorough evaluation of patients assigned to them, and to establish goals and plan of care to meet the needs of said patients as outlined in the Rehab Services Department's Policy and Procedures Manuals and to delegate responsibilities as permissible by Law in accordance with ASHA guidelines and JCHO requirements to other speech language pathologists.

Essential Duties:

  • Must be able to assess patients from birth on for speech language, communications, swallowing disabilities and formulate remedial action plans.
  • Must be able to keep accurate records of the patient's treatment, reactions and assessment of progress.
  • Must possess the ability to coordinate patient care assignments to ensure continuity, appropriate level of care, and maximum utilization of clinical/license supportive personnel.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a school accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association with a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • Strong preference for an individual with a current certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) in speech language pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
  • License or eligible for Licensure (temporary license in hand) as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Florida
  • Must be a Pediatric SLP with previous outpatient experience
  • Must hold current American Heart CPR certification

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Speech-Language Pathologist
Naples, FL

Make your next career move away from the ordinary…to Lee Memorial Health System in Ft. Myers/Cape Coral in sunny Southwest Florida.  

Lee Memorial Health System seeks a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for our new outpatient pediatric clinic in north Naples. This role is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of functional impairment in accordance with standards of the profession as delineated in state practice act, regulatory and accrediting agencies and guide practice. This role is also responsible for communicating with patients and other team members and appropriate authorized parties including but not limited to case managers, physicians, and payors. This position is located at an out-patient pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Naples, Florida.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters Degree in Speech Pathology
  • Florida State Licensure
  • Minimum of 2-years pediatric experience
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

Along with the excellent salary and benefits package, you will enjoy the Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area – a cosmopolitan community located on the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico with plenty of boating, fishing and the Arts.  And it’s just a short drive to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando and Sanibel and Marco Islands.

To apply, visit LMHS at www.leetherapy.jobs - you’ll see firsthand how our unique culture, medical innovations and vibrant community add up to one extraordinary opportunity.

American Health and Wellness Institute is pleased to announce the opening for a licensed or licensed-eligible Speech Language Pathologist in our Port St. Lucie, Florida outpatient clinic.  AHWI is a dynamic organization that serves individuals in all walks of life including communities, government institutions, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and much more.  AHWI staff are well published and firmly believe in evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence.  You will have the opportunity to join a company whose staff consists of world-renowned experts from all facets of service delivery.  AHWI offers the potential applicant a range of outstanding resources, opportunities to work with various populations and explore different treatment modalities as well as working along side some of the leading clinicians and researchers in the field.  AHWI prides itself on being multidisciplinary and having a holistic and integrated approach to client care.  Our company philosophy is one based on fostering hope through the mindful delivery of services.

Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for providing speech therapy assessment, consultation, and treatment in an outpatient community clinic.  Assessments will include comprehensive speech language assessments, dysphagia and swallowing assessment, augmentative communication assessments, and social security evaluations related to communication function.  Treatment will include 1:1 intervention in clinic and in the appropriate environmental setting, client and/or caregiver education, and ongoing monitoring of SLP home programs. This position offers the opportunity to engage in research and program development related to communication, management of feeding and swallowing disorders, and social skills programs.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide assessment, evaluation, and consultation to a diverse client population
  • Provide 1:1 treatment intervention with clients in both clinical and natural treatment settings
  • Collaborate with other AHWI team members (e.g., psychologist, behavioral specialist, occupational therapist, physical therapist) as clinically indicated
  • Participate in research and grant proposals that are in line with personal and professional interests
  • Perform ongoing self-monitoring to promote performance improvement, growth, and development
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

  • Master’s degree or higher in from an accredited speech language pathology program
  • Active and current FL license in field of practice
  • Experience in administering person-centered assessment and evaluations
  • Familiarity with administration of standardized speech therapy assessment tools
  • Understanding of the process and implementation of evidence-based practice
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, evaluation and assessment findings

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

  • Regularly required to talk, hear or listen
  • Frequently required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or craw
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and perform transfers as clinically indicated
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment may be loud
  • Depending on location and time of year, extreme high and low temperatures within the building may be experienced
  • Use of personal protective equipment may be required for specific duties

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary and benefits will be commensurate with education, expertise, and experience.

Are you looking for a career and not just a job, one that is dynamic, challenging, exciting, and rewarding?  Then American Health and Wellness is also looking for you.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to: resumes@ahwinstitute.com.  Acceptable resume formats: HTML, PDF, and MS Word (.doc and .docx).

This job posting is an equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.  Please view our website at www.ahwinstitute.com to discover additional information about the company and our philosophy of service provision.

Pediatric Therapy Solutions

Pediatric licensed speech-language pathologist needed for part-time and potential full-time position in a private pediatric clinic setting located in north Sarasota, Florida. Therapist pay is competitive. Ages treated ranges from 0-15 years of age. Populations served include: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay, Learning disabilities, Auditory Processing Delays, etc. Knowledge regarding feeding, oral-motor, and PECS appreciated.

Please contact 360-0200 for more information or forward your resume to: michelle@pediatrictherapysolution.com.