BRANDON
As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible to provide direct patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team at the hospital and/or outpatient care centers as assigned. Demonstrates competency in evaluation, habilitative, and rehabilitative SLP services for patients with medical,functional and/or motor disorders. Provides clinical care activities utilizing evidenced based practice to insure a quality culture, and to satisfy customer needs for services, outcomes, and costs. Proficiency in Spanish and competency in assessment and diagnosis of communication disorders in Spanish speaking patients. Receives clinical peer review by the SLP Clinical Coordinator.
Requirements:
Master's degree from an accredited school of SLP. Certification as a SLP by the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) within 12 months of employment. Licensed to practice SLP in the state of Florida. Minimum of 2 years of pediatric experience is preferred. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and competency in assessment and diagnosis of communication disorder for Spanish speakers. Able to understand and react effectively to the age specific, cultural and linguistic needs unique to assigned patients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and command of the English and Spanish languages. Respect for patients, parents, center staff, physicians and members of the community is essential. Demonstrated record of initiative, self-direction, program development, organization, and independence of thought. Flexibility is essential, as work hours are subject to patient care needs and administrative program changes. Travel within the All Children's Health System locations and/or other outlying locations may be required. Must agree to sign a Non-Solicitation Agreement as a condition of employment by All Children's Hospital. Must meet the physical demands of a practicing pediatric therapist including: *moving up and down from the floo
