Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to support acute care at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City.

The role includes evaluating and treating patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires CCC-SLP or SLP credentials and BCLS certification, with the ability to obtain BCLS within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• CCC-SLP Certification or active status as Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans to support communication, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
• Documents evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educates patients and families on therapy goals, safety, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to ensure coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Education

CCC-SLP Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to support acute care at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City.

The role includes evaluating and treating patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires CCC-SLP or SLP credentials and BCLS certification, with the ability to obtain BCLS within 30 days of start date.