Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Crystal River, FL
Tampa General Hospital
5x8 hrs, Days

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care.  We are now offering 13-week seasonal assignments with competitive base pay and the potential for contract extensions based on unit needs. These positions are also a great way to experience the culture and the excellence of TGH while exploring the potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Joining our seasonal program allows you to make an impact while gaining valuable experience at one of the nation's top academic medical centers.  Grow your career, make an impact, and see why so many choose to call TGH home. Our seasonal Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year experience within the specific division being hired into and deemed competent to work independently.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for Speech Therapy services and to evaluate, assess and treat patients’ speech, voice and language function for the purpose of rehabilitation.

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed assessments to evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, gathering relevant patient information and history to inform treatment planning.
• Create tailored therapy plans based on the assessment results, clearly defining short- and long-term goals, and applying evidence-based strategies to promote patient progress.
• Appropriately administer therapies, exercises, and techniques that address the patient’s specific needs, ensuring the treatment process is safe, effective, and in line with the established plan of care.
• Regularly re-assess patients' progress and adjust treatment strategies or goals as necessary, ensuring continuous improvement and response to therapy.
• Ensure safe and competent operation of all equipment necessary for treatment, including any specialized tools, devices, or technologies used in speech therapy sessions.
• Show proficiency in the basic operation of all speech therapy equipment and follow facility protocols to ensure equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Maintain precise and complete documentation of all therapy sessions, including services rendered, progress made, and any adjustments to the treatment plan, to ensure proper billing and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Coordinate patient schedules for therapy sessions, ensuring timely and efficient treatment delivery while managing any cancellations, rescheduling, or follow-up needs.
• Verbalize and accurately document any incidents, accidents, or concerns that arise during therapy sessions, following proper procedures to file incident reports and notify appropriate parties.
• Regularly meet with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress, share information about treatment goals, and collaborate on care plans to ensure the holistic treatment of the patient.

Education

• Master's Degree Speech and Language Pathology

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Speech-Language Pathologist

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience and Additional Information

• One (1) year experience in a clinical setting. 
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or eligibility for certification pending professional experience or equivalent within one year.