Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care

PT Solutions

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions in an acute care setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality care and facilitate patient return home or to the next level of care.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. You are also licensed in Speech Language Pathology and possess Basic Life Support Certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Speech-Language Pathology

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Basic Life Support Certification

Job Description

As an Inpatient/Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll use evidence-based techniques to transform patients’ lives. Your primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with a diagnosis of stroke, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, and progressive neurological conditions. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

What You Will Get 

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive: 

  • Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement 
  • Mentorship, in person education courses and on-line continuing education through a MedBridge membership.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual 

Your Responsibilities as a Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient to facilitate return home or to next level of care
  • Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs 
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient’s family, fellow clinicians, and other team members 
  • Build and maintain relationship with hospital (i.e. physicians, case management, nurses, social workers, dietitians, etc.)

Qualifications 

  • Graduate of a master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
  • Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply
  • Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Starting salary: $75,000 

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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PT Solutions

PT Solutions starts with a true love of therapy and fuses that passion with science and training to create an unmatched standard of care for patients. We love our work, and that enthusiasm is evident in all we do, both in the clinic and in the community. With acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient clinics across the country, we work in partnership with our patients and are committed to keeping them in motion throughout all phases of injury and healing. That dedication creates authentic connections with patients and makes PT Solutions the best place to redefine recovery. We believe that grounding treatment methodologies in evidence-based research results in the most effective, progressive care for patients. We put science first and use our research to innovate and lead the healthcare industry. Because teaching is in our DNA, we bring that research into the classroom, producing the best practitioners in the business through our top-notch residency and continuing education program. We believe physical, occupational, and speech therapy has a significant place in healthcare, and we want to lead its significance by elevating patient treatment standards and therapist training programs. Patients know the treatment they receive in any PT Solutions location nationwide will meet the absolute highest standard of care. Our dedication to working with the best tools and the best attitude to achieve the best results unites therapists and patients in a shared goal: pain-free living.
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