Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehab Team Impact

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in South Florida is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document progress and discharge summaries, educate families on goals and home strategies, and collaborate with physicians and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in South Florida is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document progress and discharge summaries, educate families on goals and home strategies, and collaborate with physicians and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.