Speech Language Pathologist Acute PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) to plan and administer medically prescribed speech, language, cognitive, and oral motor therapies. You will evaluate, treat, and modify programs to improve patient outcomes in a hospital rehab setting.

The role requires an SLP with a Master’s degree, Florida licensure, CCC, BLS, and at least 1 year of direct patient rehab experience, plus strong communication and PC skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State of Florida SLP licensure required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct patient rehab.
• CCC awarded by ASHA.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills; able to read and follow instructions; proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient condition, obtain history, and administer diagnostic tests for speech and language problems.
• Develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans per hospital policies.
• Determine progress and when intervention is no longer warranted.
• Coordinate continuing services and refer to other professionals as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

PC skills

Read instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Florida licensure as SLP

Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) - ASHA

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently seeking an ambitious Speech Therapist to join our team on a PRNbasis. As a Speech Language Pathologist on our team, 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:

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

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• State of Florida Speech-Language Pathologist licensure required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct patient rehab
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Current Basic LifeSupport (BLS) certification
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Northside Hospital

• HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, structural heart and cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine treatment, 24/7 emergency care, and general surgery.
• Recognized by Healthgrades in 2025 as one of Americas 250 Best Hospitals for the third consecutive year.
• The first recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County.
• Located on Floridas Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg-known as the "Sunshine City"-offers golfing, boating, fishing, beaches, and attractions including The Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Mahaffey Theater, and the Florida Orchestra.

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 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.