Speech Language Pathologist PRN Weekends
UHS
Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing competent evaluation and treatment to inpatients and/or out-patients in compliance with LWRMC policies, standards and philosophy, JCAHO standards, and the ASHA Code of Ethics.
Job description
The SLP will have the ability to provide interventions to individuals who experience a loss of and/or a deficiency in functional independence as related to communications and/or oral-motor functions.
The therapist must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to problem solve and work effectively with patients, families, staff and physicians, ability to plan and organize and the ability to work independently and in teams.
General Responsibilities
- Remain current FL State SLP License.
- Remain current BLS Cert.
- Evaluations are completed within time frames set by departmental policy.
- Evaluations meet JCAHO, Medicare and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Demonstrates proficiency in basic evaluative skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in evaluation of the patient with neurological pathology.
- Demonstrates proficiency in basic treatment techniques.
- Identified physical and psychosocial changes related to specific age groups.
- Provides instructions in language appropriate for patient’s age, avoiding medical jargon.
- Attends at least one conference/workshop per year and provides in-service to peers.
- Includes other disciplines and team members as resources during the care planning process.
Requirements
- Current Florida State SLP License
- Current BLS certification
- Proficiency in basic evaluative skills
- Proficiency in evaluation of patients with neurological pathology
- Proficiency in basic treatment techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families, staff and physicians
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to work independently and in teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.