Speech Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, family leave

Tuition and certification support

Retirement plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care within a supportive rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate and treat patients, document progress, educate families, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure coordinated care and smooth transitions. The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, Florida licensure, and CCC from ASHA.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• State of Florida Speech-Language Pathologist licensure required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct patient rehab.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Reading comprehension

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Florida SLP Licensure

CCC - ASHA

BLS Certification

Job description

Current Incentives

External applicants who meet minimum qualifications may be eligible for up to $5,000 in sign-on incentives for this opportunity. Relocation assistance may also be available. Exclusions apply. Subject to change without notice.

Speech Therapist

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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.

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

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• State of Florida Speech-Language Pathologist licensure required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in direct patient rehab
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (https://www.asha.org/certification/)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills

Benefits

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

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