Speech Therapist

Blue Water Post-Acute; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Continuing education

Supportive team environment

Impact on resident outcomes

Job summary

Blue Water Post-Acute in Florida seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate residents, develop personalized plans, and provide direct therapy to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing in collaboration with a interdisciplinary care team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in SLP and a Florida license with CCC-SLP preferred. Experience in long-term care or post-acute settings is a plus; EMR proficiency is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
• Current Florida SLP license or ability to obtain licensure before employment is required.
• CCC-SLP certification is preferred or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct therapy to promote communication, cognition, and safe swallowing.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

State licensure (FL)

CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team at a skilled nursing facility in Florida. In this role, you will help residents improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities while enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for residents recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, as well as those managing chronic conditions.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate residents for speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident goals and clinical needs.
• Provide direct therapy services to promote communication, cognition, and safe swallowing function.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Educate residents and families regarding treatment strategies and home exercise programs.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license or ability to obtain licensure before employment.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of dysphagia management and modified barium swallow recommendations.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes and quality of life

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic