Acute Care Speech Therapist

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking a compassionate PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our acute care rehabilitation team. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders resulting from stroke and other medical complexities.

As part of the rehab team, you will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, educate

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Speech-language pathology license required.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 1 year clinical-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing impairments in an acute care setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to discharge planning.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS

Speech Therapy License

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Morton Plant Hospital , part of the BayCare Health System , is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our acute care rehabilitation team. This role provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders resulting from stroke, neurological conditions, trauma, or other medical complexities.

Acute Care Speech Therapist Pool Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing impairments in an acute care setting.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated care.

• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

• Educate patients and families on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques.

• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to discharge planning.

Requirements:

• CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Speech Therapy License

• Required Master's Speech Therapy

• 1 year Clinical Related is preferred

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MPH

Location:

Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater FL

Status:

Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:

Varies, up to 40 hours per week/Days

Weekend Work:

Occasional

On Call:

No

How often will this team member be working remotely?

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Acute Care Speech Therapist

Location Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Pool

Req ID 171727