Speech Language Pathologist PRN

HCA-Florida-Palms-West-Hospital-; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to evaluate and treat patients, improving communication, cognition, and swallowing. You will develop personalized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, state licensure, and BLS; CCC-SLP is frequently required or preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions.
• Create and update custom care plans that help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly.
• Educate patients and families on home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to ensure coordinated patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure to practice speech-language pathology

BLS certification

CCC-SLP certification

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Palms West Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Speech Therapist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating Patients: Use standardized tools, structured tests, and clinical observations to assess communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills
• Treatment Planning: Create and update custom care plans that help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly
• Patient Education: Teach patients and family members home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to ensure smooth patient care and recovery
• Documentation: Record daily notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time

Standard Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: State professional license to practice speech-language pathology.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is frequentlyrequired or preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in adult acute care or direct patient rehabilitation (often a minimum of one year

Benefits

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

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.

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