Speech Language Pathologist PRN

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

HCA Florida West Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a PRN/Per Diem role to assist patients in improving their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. This position involves working within a supportive rehabilitation team, ensuring patients receive quality, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree and be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and resources for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist license requirements.
• Cert of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) within 1 year of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication skills

Cognitive assessment

Swallowing assessment

Education

Master's Degree

State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN / Per Diem / As Needed

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Cert of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with 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
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.