Speech Language Pathologist

Position Information

Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: M-F with Rotating Weekends/Holidays

Shift Time: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Medical Center, US:FL: Lakeland

Position Summary

Summary:

Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture.

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible to the Speech-Language Pathologist WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Speech-Language Pathologist works within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Details

Detailed responsibilities:

* People at The Heart of All We Do

- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.

- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.

- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

* Safety And Performance Improvement

- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.

- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.

- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

* Stewardship

- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.

- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

* Standard Work Duties: Speech Pathologist

- Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Speech Language Pathology.

- Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.

- Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.

- Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress.

- Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.

- Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.

- Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.

- Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.

- Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Essential:

* Master Degree

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

* Graduate of Masters prepared program for Speech-Language Pathology.

Licenses Essential: Current license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Florida.

Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies

Experience Preferred: One year acute care experience.