Speech Language Pathologist - Impactful Acute Care Role

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

Retirement and savings plans

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions. The role emphasizes teamwork with doctors, nurses, and fellow therapists in an acute care setting.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, BLS certification, and typically CCC-SLP. Prior experience in adult rehabilitation is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• State licensure to practice speech-language pathology.
• BLS certification; CCC-SLP is frequently required or preferred.
• Experience in adult acute care or direct patient rehabilitation (minimum of one year).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using standardized tools, structured tests, and clinical observations to assess communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills.
• Create and update custom care plans to help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly.
• Teach patients and family home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to ensure smooth patient care and recovery.
• Record daily notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions. The role emphasizes teamwork with doctors, nurses, and fellow therapists in an acute care setting.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, BLS certification, and typically CCC-SLP. Prior experience in adult rehabilitation is strongly preferred.