Speech Language Pathologist

HCA Florida JFK Hospital; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital invites qualified Speech-Language Pathologists to join a team focused on improving communication, cognition and swallowing for patients in an acute care setting. The role emphasizes evidence-based assessment, individualized treatment planning, and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic Palm Beach County location near Atlantis, FL.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• State professional license to practice speech-language pathology.
• BLS certification; CCC-SLP is frequently required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standardized tools, tests and observations.
• Create and update care plans to aid safe swallowing and clear communication.
• Educate patients and families on home strategies, safety and therapy goals.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and other therapists for coordinated care.
• Document daily notes, evaluations, progress, and discharge summaries accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s in SLP

State license to practice SLP

CCC-SLP certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Speech Language Pathologist with HCA Florida JFK Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Speech Therapist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating Patients: Use standardized tools, structured tests, and clinical observations to assess communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills
• Treatment Planning: Create and update custom care plans that help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly
• Patient Education: Teach patients and family members home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to ensure smooth patient care and recovery
• Documentation: Record daily notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time

Standard Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: State professional license to practice speech-language pathology.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is frequently required or preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in adult acute care or direct patient rehabilitation (often a minimum of one year

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are reviewing applications for our Speech Language Pathologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.