Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Pediatric Day Program, Full-Time

Job Description

This position is for the Full-Time speech language pathologist for our inpatient pediatric program and the recently launched outpatient Pediatric Day Rehabilitation program. The primary location will be in the inpatient rehabilitation setting, serving patients with a change in status for conditions including but not limited to brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke. In addition, this position will float to the pediatric day program as needed, which serves patients 5 days a week for half day sessions via a combination of 1:1 and a small group settings individualized to each patient's needs. Treatment in both settings will occur as a team with PT, OT, and ST, but will also require collaboration with rec therapy, music therapy, case management, MD, Neuropsychology, school reentry, and others. Patients will be a variety of diagnoses, but mostly neurologic patients under the age of 21. This position will also participate in development opportunities for these two growing programs.

*** Pediatric Caseload***

Responsibilities:

• Complete the new patient evaluation, establish customized treatment plans and patient goals, and participate in the implementation of patient care programs
• Apply a variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and swallowing disorders
• Deliver high quality patient care for multiple rehabilitation diagnoses
• Provide a positive patient experience through patient engagement and progressive treatment
• Effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Promote evidence based patient care

Qualifications:

• Current SLP license in state of Florida
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification
• Knowledge of federal and state professional requirements
• Experience in pediatrics and/or inpatient rehab setting

Location: Brooks Rehabiliation Inpatient Hospital, 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville FL 32216.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Compensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs