Speech Pathologist - Acute, Full-time, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate, plan, and administer speech and language therapy for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. The role involves developing evidence-based treatment plans, coordinating with the care team, and educating patients and families to meet functional goals.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Florida licensure (or provisional) with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication Science & Disorder or related field is required.
• Florida licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist or provisional license upon hire is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients/clients per established standards of care.
• Plans and provides treatment to patients per approved care plans.
• Coordinates client care with other clinical team members and documents progress.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• After one year of experience, may supervise students.
• Assists in other duties to support department operations.
• May be required to stay on campus before/during/after severe weather or disasters.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Motivation

Education

Master's degree in Communication Science & Disorder / Speech and Language

Job description

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech and language therapy treatment to clients. The Speech Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. This position implements care plan through the use of evidenced based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals. This position coordinates clinical test results with other diagnostic data, provides prognosis, develops treatment plan, and provides patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patient/client’s as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Coordinates client care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal client care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Maintains knowledge/license and certification.
• After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

Master's Degree Communication Science & Disorder, Speech And Hearing, Speech and Language Required

Licenses and Certifications

Speech Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or

Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent communication and people skills.

Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.

Excellent organizational skills required.

Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to motivate others.

Detail-oriented and customer- focused.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 11186
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 08:03 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 1.0 FT

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