University of Florida Health
Speech Therapist-PRN
University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Overview
This position is in the acute care setting at UF Health Jacksonville – Downtown. PRN positions require one weekend day a month and two holidays per year. Weekday availability preferred.
Why Join Our Team
Since 1983, UF Health Jacksonville has been home to the TraumaOne trauma program, the only state‑approved adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. It is a private, not‑for‑profit hospital that has provided high‑quality patient care for more than 150 years. UF Health Jacksonville is also certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by both the Joint Commission and American Stroke Association/American Heart Associations.
Affiliated with the University of Florida, UF Health Jacksonville is part of UF Health, the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, with main campuses in Jacksonville and Gainesville. UF Health Jacksonville has a range of medical offerings, with many specialty care options including cardiology, neurology and orthopedics.
The hospital is made up of more than 3,300 employees, all supporting the hospital's mission to heal, to comfort, to educate and to discover through quality health care, elimination of health disparities, medical education, innovation and research in an environment where exemplary medical care is complemented by outstanding service.
PRN employees who work an average for 30 hours per week become eligible for benefits after a year.
Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
Required Education: Master's Degree
Necessary Skills:
Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theory, procedures, practices and equipment
Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving
Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial actions in the care of patients
Ability to assess for and implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses
Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Current Florida license as Speech‑Language Pathologist
BLS from the American Heart Association
Effective March 1, 2018 Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is required at hire or transfer into role.
Preferred Experience: Experience in Video Swallow Studies, Speaking Valve, Voice Prosthesis and FEES preferred.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
Required Experience: Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute care, Outpatient, SNF). Experience obtained during fellowship applies.
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Why Join Our Team
Since 1983, UF Health Jacksonville has been home to the TraumaOne trauma program, the only state‑approved adult and pediatric Level I trauma center in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. It is a private, not‑for‑profit hospital that has provided high‑quality patient care for more than 150 years. UF Health Jacksonville is also certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by both the Joint Commission and American Stroke Association/American Heart Associations.
Affiliated with the University of Florida, UF Health Jacksonville is part of UF Health, the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, with main campuses in Jacksonville and Gainesville. UF Health Jacksonville has a range of medical offerings, with many specialty care options including cardiology, neurology and orthopedics.
The hospital is made up of more than 3,300 employees, all supporting the hospital's mission to heal, to comfort, to educate and to discover through quality health care, elimination of health disparities, medical education, innovation and research in an environment where exemplary medical care is complemented by outstanding service.
PRN employees who work an average for 30 hours per week become eligible for benefits after a year.
Qualifications Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
Required Education: Master's Degree
Necessary Skills:
Knowledge of Speech Language Pathology theory, procedures, practices and equipment
Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving
Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial actions in the care of patients
Ability to assess for and implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses
Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Current Florida license as Speech‑Language Pathologist
BLS from the American Heart Association
Effective March 1, 2018 Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is required at hire or transfer into role.
Preferred Experience: Experience in Video Swallow Studies, Speaking Valve, Voice Prosthesis and FEES preferred.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
Required Experience: Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute care, Outpatient, SNF). Experience obtained during fellowship applies.
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