Speech-Language Pathologist: Collaborative Rehab & Impact

HCA Healthcare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support patients’ communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based approaches, document progress, and educate families on strategies to improve daily communication and safe swallowing in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Licensed/Certification as Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) expected.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans to improve communication and safe swallowing.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Communication assessment

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

SLP Certification

Job description

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support patients’ communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based approaches, document progress, and educate families on strategies to improve daily communication and safe swallowing in a fast-paced hospital setting.