• Speech Therapist - NICU/Adult

    BayCare Health System (Clearwater, FL)


    At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

     

    BayCare Health System is in search of a Speech Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community of all ages including the NICU and the adult care population. Founded in 1916, Morton Plant Hospital was the first hospital built in northern Pinellas County. Known for advanced medical technologies, cutting-edge clinical research and outstanding patient care, Morton Plant Hospital is nationally recognized as a leader in the field. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Morton Plant Hospital is a Level II NICU with 15 beds in Clearwater.

     

    "Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Speech Therapists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"

     

    • Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

    • Paid time off

    • Tuition reimbursement

    • 401k match and additional yearly contribution

    • Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

    • Community discounts

    •AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

    Daily responsibilities of this Speech Therapist may include:

    NICU:

    + Conducting assessments to evaluate the pre-feeding and feeding skills of NICU infants who have been impacted by prematurity and/or other medical issues that place them at high-risk for poor neurodevelopmental outcomes.

    + Developing individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, medical history, current developmental/medical status and endurance/tolerance. Modifying treatment plans as needed based on changes in medical status, developmental progression, and other factors specific to infant’s neonatal course.

    + Providing ongoing assessments and therapeutic interventions to contribute to infant’s success with feeding and to promote best developmental outcomes.

    + Working closely with Neonatologists, NICU nurses, Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address the unique needs of NICU patients by collaborating on treatment plans, needs of the family, and discharge recommendations. This includes participation in daily NICU rounds, discharge rounds, complex care rounds, and family care conferences.

    + Educating and training caregivers on strategies to support their infant’s feeding skills, early cognitive-communicative skills and developmental progression, both in the NICU and after discharge.

    + Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, treatment sessions and communicative exchanges, in accordance with regulatory standards.

    + Contributing to the growth and ongoing quality improvement of our NICU therapy program by conducting research, providing staff education, collaborating with other BayCare NICU therapists, and spearheading initiatives. **Adult:**

    + Evaluates and develops plan of care to implement specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of the profession of Speech Language Pathology.

    + Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for therapists completing their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), Speech Language Pathology students and volunteers. **Requirements:**

    + CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology)

    + BLS (Basic Life Support)

    + Speech Therapy License **Education:**

    + Required Master's Speech Therapy **Experience:**

    + 1 year Clinical Related

    + Preferred 1 year experience in adult care

    + Preferred 3-5 years pediatric/NICU inpatient/acute care **Facility:** BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MPH

     

    How often will this team member be working remotely? NeverEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

     

    **Position** Speech Therapist - NICU/Adult

    **Location** Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** null