Speech Therapist (SLP) - Rehab Team Impact

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

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.