Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist - Impactful Team Care

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on improving communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based therapy, with clear caseload management and supportive workflows.

The SLP will educate patients and families, document progress, and work with physicians and care managers to ensure coordinated care and timely transitions.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Pathologist in the state of Florida.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Speech Language Pathologist license (F

Education

Licensed Speech Pathologist in Florida

Graduate of an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)

Job description

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist to join a collaborative rehabilitation team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on improving communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based therapy, with clear caseload management and supportive workflows.

The SLP will educate patients and families, document progress, and work with physicians and care managers to ensure coordinated care and timely transitions.