Speech Language Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to advance patients’ speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing outcomes. You will deliver evidence-based therapy in a well-supported rehab environment, ensuring timely, goal-driven care with a focus on patient independence and family education.

As part of a collaborative team, you will evaluate, plan, and adjust treatment programs, document clinically, and communicate progress and discharge plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State of Florida SLP license required.
• CCC-SLP certification (Certificate of Clinical Competency) awarded by ASHA.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and reading/comprehension; ability to follow verbal instructions; proficiency in PC use.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient condition, obtain case history, and administer diagnostic tests for speech and language issues.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety, home strategies, and progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers for coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

PC skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

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 South Tampa Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration.

We are currently looking for an ambitious Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. As our Speech Pathologist you will plan and administer medically prescribed treatment programs for the rehabilitation of speech, language, cognitive, and oral motor disorders. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will evaluate the patient’s condition, obtain case history, and administer diagnostic tests to determine nature and degree of speech and language problem.
• You will establish, implement, and modify treatment plans, in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, scope of practice and standards of practice.
• You will determine when patient progress and goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.
• You will establish provisions for continuing services and makes referrals to other professionals regarding patient care as necessary.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State of Florida Speech Language Pathologist licensed required.
• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required through American Heart Association.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CCC-SLP) Cert of Clin Competence Speech Language Pathology must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist
• Masters Degree

No Travel Required

Benefits

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Florida South Tampa 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it's no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.

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