Speech Language Pathologist - Healthpark Medical Center (Acute Care)

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Speech Language Pathologist at an established healthcare provider. This role emphasizes exceptional patient care in a supportive environment, where you'll provide vital services for those with speech and language impairments. With a focus on continuous education and clinical excellence, you'll enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience a rewarding career that prioritizes your well-being and development.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Exceptional Benefits Package

CEU Reimbursement

Free MedBridge Subscription

PSLF Loan Forgiveness Program

Expense Paid On-Site Interview

Leadership and Growth Opportunities

Career Satisfaction

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for speech and language impairments.
• Ensure compliance with ASHA professional standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Stress Management

Time Management

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Location: HealthPark Medical Center (Acute Care)

Address: 9981 So HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $32.59 - $44.00 / hour

Summary

The preferred candidate will possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC) along with demonstrated experience in hospital or acute care settings.

Are you a caring, compassionate Speech Language Pathologist, who loves providing exceptional patient care in a team-oriented setting?

When you join Lee Health as a SLP, you will feel welcomed, valued, and respected. Enjoy a culture designed to encourage work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.

Lee Health offers YOU:

• Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it's all about you.
• Up to $10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE, if eligible
• Exceptional Benefits package that includes access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU Reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more
• Expense paid on-site interview
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• Career satisfaction

Areas of Practice:

• ACUTE CARE: Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Healthpark Medical Center
• SPECIALTY HOSPITALS: The Rehab Hospital (IRF), Golisano Children's Hospital
• POST ACUTE: Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center (SNF)
• OUTPATIENT: 14 Outpatient Adult Clinics, 5 Outpatient Pediatric Clinics
• HOME HEALTH: South, Central and North regions

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for providing screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for those who demonstrate impairments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and/or swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for adherence to and compliance with all American Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) professional standards. The SLP is engaged in administration, consultation, education, and research. The SLP is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics, or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Requirements

Education: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience: Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year. Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years for a comparable job classification required.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).

License: Active Florida State Speech Language Pathologist Licensure.

US: FL: Fort Myers