Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem MHM

Miramar, Florida

Evaluates and treats patient populations for speech and language pathology needs.

• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
• Supervises and mentors activities of peers, fellows and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient/family.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DOCUMENTATION
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• PAIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

• Masters:
  Speech-Language Pathology (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American  ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certificate of Clinical /Language (CCC-SLP) - American Speech/Language Hearing Assc (ASHA)
• Speech-Language Pathology License (SA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

No prior work experience required.

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing
  - Far = 80%
• Seeing
  - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards
  - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards
  - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Evenings

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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