Speech Pathologist - Speech Rehab Services

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Weekdays with Rotating Weekends
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $77,521.60 Mid $96,907.20Position Summary

Demonstrates commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRMC, modeling the values and culture.

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible to the Speech-Language Pathologist WTL and/or Department Leader. He/she works in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. The Speech-Language Pathologist works within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.

Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.

Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.

Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.

Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.

Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Speech Pathologist

Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Speech Language Pathology.

Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.

Performs the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of patients while providing an individualized plan of care, resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.

Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress

Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care.

Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.

Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.

Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.

Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.
• Use of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of mandatory requirements, including department proficiencies/competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Master Degree

Essential:

• Graduate of Masters prepared program for Speech-Language Pathology.

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Speech-Language Pathology

Other information:
Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies

Experience Preferred: One year acute care experience.