Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab Team

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Galen College partnership

Disability coverage

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital in Lehigh Acres, FL is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence‑based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, Florida licensure, CCC, and BLS; you will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, educate families, and work with physicians to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Florida licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
• Minimum 1 year of direct patient rehabilitation experience.
• CCC awarded by ASHA is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using assessments, tools, and observation.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy.
• Educate patients and families on goals, safety, home strategies, and progress expectations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and transitions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Service excellence

Interpersonal communication

PC skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Florida SLP licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

PC skills

Job description

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital in Lehigh Acres, FL is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence‑based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, Florida licensure, CCC, and BLS; you will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, educate families, and work with physicians to ensure smooth transitions.