Speech Therapist - PRN at Volunteers of America - National Services in Cape Coral, Florida

Job Description:

Volunteers of America National Services has an exciting opportunity for a Speech Therapist position at Gulf Coast Village! Come join a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization! Rates from $37+/hr!


The Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Position Summary: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats communication disorders, including motor speech disorder, language disorder, cognitive language deficits, and voice disorders.



QUALIFICATIONS




Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.


• Licensed to practice Speech Therapy in the state of Florida.


• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.


• Ability to pass drug, criminal, and employment screenings.

Preferred Skills:

• Able to meet the requirements identified in the Essential Functions.


• A minimum of one year's experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Evaluates and treats patients with diagnosis of dysphagia.


• Develops and implements plans of treatment with approval of a physician that focus on functional and measurable outcomes. Adheres to professional standards of practice.


• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and Agency requirements.


• Schedule, supervise and execute all treatments and re-evaluate the patients' physical status at periodic intervals.


• Confers with the physician in regard to changes in the plan of treatment, patient status, care and progress.


• Hold in confidence all personal information related to him/her by the patient unless such information will be beneficial to that patient if reported to the referring physician.


• Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.


• Assists the Administrator in procuring proper equipment and supplies required for the patient/department.


• Keep abreast of new techniques and trends in the fields of speech-language pathology.


• Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned.

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