• Acute Speech Therapist

    BayCare Health System (Winter Haven, 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.

     

    **Winter Haven Hospital** , part of the **BayCare Health System** , is seeking a compassionate and skilled **Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)** to join our **Acute Therapy Services team** . This role involves providing inpatient speech therapy services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. Winter Haven Hospital is designated as a Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus and accredited by the Commission on Cancer. Specialty units/programs also include cardiovascular ICU.

    Acute Speech Therapist Responsibilities:

    + Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities.

    + Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

    + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to ensure coordinated care.

    + Educate patients and families on therapy goals, progress, and strategies for continued recovery.

    + Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

    + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to discharge planning.

    + Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to students and Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates as needed.

    Qualifications:

    + **Required:**

    + Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

    + Florida State License in Speech-Language Pathology

    + Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    + **Preferred:**

    + 1+ year of clinical experience in an inpatient or acute care setting

    + Experience with modified barium swallow studies and dysphagia management

    BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

    + 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!**

    Facility:

    BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-WHH

     

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

     

    Shift Hours:** **8-hour shifts/days

     

    Weekend Work:** **Occasional

    On Call:** **No

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

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Acute Speech Therapist

    **Location** Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** 121903