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Speech Therapist
Location: Hialeah
Per Diem (Schedule 1 day a week 8am- 5pm)
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
• Conduct an in-person comprehensive speech therapy assessment as directed by IDT. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant when speech therapy is needed.
• Communicate progress, changes and stated concerns to the interdisciplinary team. Participate in the IDT and care plan meetings as requested.
• Examines, tests diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review.
• Performs thorough assessment of patient's functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals.
• Updates patient's progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.
• Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment
• Modifies treatment approach based on patient's reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.
• Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders.
• Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability.
• Documents test results and recommends remedial treatments.
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills.
• Works in conjunction with Supervisor / Manager to agree on treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment.
• Train Eldercare staff in speech therapy and in other areas of practice
• Supervises activities of support personnel as authorized by supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement projects.
• Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.
• Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under supervision.
• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of Eldercare
• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
Qualifications:
• Current Florida State SLP License. CPR certification. ASHA Membership preferred
• Graduate from Masters Degree Program from an accredited University in accordance with state licensing requirements. Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• A minimum of 12 months of clinical work experience; working towards approved project or at least 15 CEHs per year in specialty area (Swallowing, Voice, Communication, Neuro, geriatrics, etc.) and a minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!
Location: Hialeah
Per Diem (Schedule 1 day a week 8am- 5pm)
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
• Conduct an in-person comprehensive speech therapy assessment as directed by IDT. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant when speech therapy is needed.
• Communicate progress, changes and stated concerns to the interdisciplinary team. Participate in the IDT and care plan meetings as requested.
• Examines, tests diagnoses and administers remedial treatments for patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review.
• Performs thorough assessment of patient's functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals.
• Updates patient's progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.
• Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment
• Modifies treatment approach based on patient's reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.
• Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing and oral motor disorders.
• Records speech samples and conducts phonetic analyses of speech ability.
• Documents test results and recommends remedial treatments.
• Performs evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation and auditory skills.
• Works in conjunction with Supervisor / Manager to agree on treatment utilizing corrective exercises and special equipment.
• Train Eldercare staff in speech therapy and in other areas of practice
• Supervises activities of support personnel as authorized by supervisor.
• Participates in Quality Improvement projects.
• Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.
• Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under supervision.
• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of Eldercare
• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
Qualifications:
• Current Florida State SLP License. CPR certification. ASHA Membership preferred
• Graduate from Masters Degree Program from an accredited University in accordance with state licensing requirements. Successful completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency.
• A minimum of 12 months of clinical work experience; working towards approved project or at least 15 CEHs per year in specialty area (Swallowing, Voice, Communication, Neuro, geriatrics, etc.) and a minimum of 1 year working with a frail or elderly population
Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!