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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.

At **St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital** , we treat more children than any other hospital in Tampa Bay, so you can rest assured your child will receive the best expert care close to home. We are also proud to announce our future transformation to “Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s” in a strategic effort to increase the region's access to high-quality, state-of-the-art health care for children.

Position Summary:

The Pediatric Acute Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients admitted to the children's hospital - an acute care setting. The SLP collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and provides family education and support throughout the care process.

Acute Care Speech Therapist Responsibilities:

+ Perform comprehensive speech-language, cognitive, and/or swallowing assessments for pediatric inpatients (infants through adolescents).

+ Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical status.

+ Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for speech, language, feeding, and swallowing disorders.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, and dietitians.

+ Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policy and professional standards.

+ Educate and counsel patients' families and caregivers on therapeutic strategies, communication techniques, and recommendations.

+ Monitor patient progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.

+ Assist in transition planning and referrals for continued care post-discharge.

+ Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital safety protocols.

+ Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in pediatric acute care speech pathology.

Requirements:

+ CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology)

+ BLS (Basic Life Support)

+ Speech Therapy License

+ Required Master's Speech Therapy

+ Preferred Doctorate Speech Therapy

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Pedi-SJCH

Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:** **8:00a to 4:30p

Shift = Days

Weekend Work:** **None

On Call:** **No

**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Acute Pediatric Speech Therapist

**Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** null