Speech Therapist

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Staff Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing therapy
services, upon referral from an appropriate licensed practitioner, to patients
including assessment, treatment program planning, and implementation related
documentation and communication.  Evaluates and treats patients in order to
produce effective outcomes.  Communicates and assists in resolving problems.
 Demonstrates effective resource utilization that is critical to operational
stability within the organization.  Participates in performance improvement and
program growth.   

Responsibilities

* Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
* Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for all information
communicated at meetings.
* Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and
procedure 100% of the time.
* Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a
professional and courteous manner.
* Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.
* Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
* Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system)
responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the
facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the
Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for
each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency
code.
* Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations 
* Complies with all policies & procedures for this position that pertain to
HIPAA. 

Qualifications

Education

* Minimum: Masters Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech Language
Pathology

Experience

* Experience desired, but not required

Required Certification/Licensure/Registration

* Eligible for clinical fellowship year to earn ASHA Certification of Clinical
Competency in Speech Language Pathology or has earned ASHA Certificate of
Clinical Competence
* Florida license or provisional license (CFY) as a Speech Language Pathologist
from the Agency of Health Care Administration’s Division of Medical Quality
Assurance.
* Current American Heart Association BLS card 

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Embark on a rewarding career with Delray Medical Center hospital. If you are a
compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this
is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in
delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Delray Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated
team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a
comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional
development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute
care hospital spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians
and serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community
hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center, Delray Medical Center
offers several specialized services including advanced cardiac and vascular
facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care and weight-loss surgery.
Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the
only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the
county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks
Pavilion, a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit. Come join one of our many teams!