Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

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As a per diem, nonexempt Speech Language Pathologist with Optum/CPS Rehabilitation Services team at Parrish Medical Center, you are responsible for the administration and direct application of Speech-Language pathology treatment modalities-in an outpatient setting- as prescribed by a referring physician.  Duties include evaluating, planning, directing, and treating all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology.  In this role, you will assist patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine “normal” life within the constraints of their disability.  

Schedule:  Per diem role will work as needed with no set hours. Primarily Outpatient

About the Facility: Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is a public, not-for-profit acute care healing hospital with 210 beds located on the Space Coast of Florida. PMC is a nationally recognized industry leader having earned a number of prestigious recognitions, including Modern Healthcare Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and Spirit of Excellence Awards, America's #1 Healing Hospital for three consecutive years, HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Hospital of Choice Award, National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital, and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal® certifications for quality than all but one other hospital in Florida

About the Rehabilitation Department: Department core hours are Monday-Sunday from 7:00am-4:00pm and as needed to support acute care hospital rehab staff.    

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administration and direct application of Speech Language treatment modalities
• Evaluating, Planning, directing and treating all patients referred to Speech Language Pathology
• Documentation  and follow up
• Working with Rehab clinical team members
• This position may float to other local facilities and work inpatient or outpatient

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology
• Florida Speech Language Pathologist license in good standing or able to obtain prior to start
• Must be willing to work in an outpatient setting (may float to inpatient as needed)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 1+ years of acute care experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35 - $63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.  

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