• Speech Language Pathologist - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

    Orlando Health • Orlando, FL 32806

    Job #2810107803

  • Position Summary:

    Cancer Institute North

    As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals providespersonalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supportsphysician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently wasnamed in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

    Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

    Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

    Position Summary

    The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders

    in patients of all ages with varying acuity levels.

    This position is located downtown for the Acute Care for the Oncology population

    Responsibilities:

    Essential Functions

    • Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant


    other persons and data sources.


    • Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates


    knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.


    • Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify

    each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental

    policies and procedures.


    • Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and


    providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.


    • Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the

    department, and the care team.


    • Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from speech therapy.


    • Ensures accurate billing.


    • Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.


    • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

    and local standards.


    • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

    Other Related Functions


    • Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection

    control, as required.


    • Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient right and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.


    • Attends rehabilitation meetings, in-services, and any patient care meetings that are required for the assignment.


    • Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment. Instructs support personnel in their duties as necessary.

    Qualifications:

    Education/Training

    Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an approved program. Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) may apply.

    Licensure/Certification

    • Certificate of Clinical Competence or active engagement in the Clinical Fellowship Year requirements.


    • Maintains current Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Florida- provisional license is acceptable.


    • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.

    Experience


    None

    Preferred one to two years of experience

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