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Speech Therapist | UF Home Care | PRN
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Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, 32095, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
University of Florida Health
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Speech Pathologist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Speech Therapist provides evidence based speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallow services to the organization's patient population, as well as, modified barium swallow assessments for outpatient population
Responsibilities
* Evaluation, reassessment, treatment and education are developed based on patients age specific needs particularly in the areas of body system function, cognition, speech language, hearing, swallowing function, psychological function, nutritional status and overall performance of functional activities.
* Applies appropriate tests to determine patient's communication status, cognitive and linguistic status, memory, problem solving activities, oropharyngeal function, hearing/speech fluency and quality, voice.
* Reassesses the specific rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes realistic problem list and attainable goals appropriate to the setting. Makes necessary revisions to the plan of care, adjusting problems and goals as indicated.
* Educates and documents in the patient record instructions given to: patient, caregiver, family member or other health care personnel. Instructions prepare patient and family to follow through with treatment programs at next care setting.
* Meets the productivity standards that have been set by management. Completes all documentation and patient care with accuracy and efficiency and within departmental and organizational guidelines.
* Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient.
* Perform all other duties assigned by management within job scope.
Qualifications
Education / Training
* Graduate of an ASHA accredited Speech Therapy Program
Experience Requirements
* 0-1 years Speech Therapy experience
Preferences
Home Health: 1 year experience with adults in home health setting.
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
* Speech Therapy License in Florida
* ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competencies (CCC)
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Level II AHCA Background Check (Home Care Only)
* Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Background Check (Home Care Only)
* Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder (ADRD) 2-hour course (Home Care Only)
Additional Information:
Licensure in the State of Florida with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or strong CFY candidate eligible for State of Florida Provisional Licensure with proof of passing score on the Praxis exam.
BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.
Level II AHCA Background Check required for Home Care upon hire.
Must have good driving record. Valid Driver's license and proof of auto insurance required for MVR Background Check for Home Care.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder (ADRD) 2-hour course (Home Care Only) required within 90 days of employment.
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