Acute Care Speech Therapist – Inpatient Rehab

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual performance bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare seeks an Acute Care Speech Therapist (SLP) at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, FL. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and participate in discharge planning. Requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, FL license, CCC-SLP, and BLS; inpatient/acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Florida State License in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.
• 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.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and strategies for continued recovery.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.
• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to CFY candidates as needed.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient & family education

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida State License in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

BayCare seeks an Acute Care Speech Therapist (SLP) at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, FL. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and participate in discharge planning. Requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, FL license, CCC-SLP, and BLS; inpatient/acute care experience preferred.