Speech Language Pathologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist PRN to help patients improve speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative rehab team.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, document progress, educate families, and coordinate with physicians and care teams; a Master’s in SLP, Florida license, CCC-SLP, and BLS are required; prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Florida license as Speech Language Pathologist required.
• CCC-SLP certification required within 6 months of start date.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on goals, safety, home strategies, and progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff and care managers for coordinated care.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical judgement

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

PC skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Florida SLP license

CCC-SLP Certification

BLS (American Heart Association)

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 South Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

We are currently looking for an ambitious Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. As our Speech Pathologist you will plan and administer medically prescribed treatment programs for the rehabilitation of speech, language, cognitive, and oral motor disorders. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will evaluate the patient’s condition, obtain case history, and administer diagnostic tests to determine nature and degree of speech and language problem.

• You will establish, implement, and modify treatment plans, in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures, scope of practice and standards of practice.

• You will determine when patient progress and goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.

• You will establish provisions for continuing services and makes referrals to other professionals regarding patient care as necessary.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

• State of Florida Speech Language Pathologist licensed required.

• Experience in appropriate healthcare setting preferred.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required through American Heart Association.

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the Speech Language Hearing Association.

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.

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

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (CCC-SLP) Cert of Clin Competence Speech Language Pathology must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist

• Masters Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 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

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

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

For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it's no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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