Acute Care Speech Therapist

Baycare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonus

Community discounts

Great team

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL is seeking an Acute Care Speech Therapist to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for medically complex patients in our busy hospital settings.

You will collaborate with physicians and therapists, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds. The role requires CCC-SLP, BLS, and a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP required.
• BLS required.
• Speech Therapy License required.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• 1 year clinical related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing function in medically complex patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OT/PT, dietitians, and other healthcare providers.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide patient and family education related to communication strategies, feeding precautions, and recovery expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Perform MBSS and/or FEES, if credentialed.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA policies.
• Stay current with clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to acute care SLP.
• Provide clinical direction for CFY Speech Language Pathology students and volunteers.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS

Speech Therapy License

1 year clinical related experience

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (preferred)

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.

Acute Care Speech Therapist Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing function in medically complex patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational/physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide patient and family education related to communication strategies, feeding precautions, and recovery expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and/or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), if credentialed.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA policies.
• Stay current with clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to acute care SLP.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for therapists completing their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), Speech Language Pathology students and volunteers.

Requirements

• CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology) Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Speech Therapy License
• Required Master's Speech Therapy
• Preferred Doctorate Speech Therapy
• 1 year Clinical Related is preferred

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Facility BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SJH

Location: St Josephs Main Hospital - Tampa, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: (4) 10-hour shifts Wed - Sat/Days

Weekend Work: Every

On Call

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled