A PRN caregiver in this position works 8-hour shifts between 7:00AM – 6:00PM, with flexibility on start/end times. The schedule is flexible. A minimum of 4 weekend days per 8-week period and 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year will be required.
Floating across all Martin Health sites will be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will
Evaluate patients and apply a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with functional limitations, impairments and disorders.
Provide, interpret, plan and supervise patient evaluations and treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.
Continually review the plan of care and make revisions as needed.
Prepare progress reports on all treatments in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures and report to the physician as needed.
Instruct and counsel medical staff and family members to assist the patient in treatment techniques.
Perform voice evaluations, treatment of various voice disorders and bedside swallow evaluations.
Demonstrate competency with the MBSs for adults and pediatrics.
Follow Code Blue and all protocols as per Clinic policy.
Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by the Joint Commission.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include
Masters, Doctorate or SLP-D Degree from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology
Registered in the State of Florida
Current Speech-Language Pathology License (SP) from the State Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology or eligible
Speech Pathologist (SP) license in the state of Florida
Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American-Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Externship experience
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
