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 thats built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Speech Therapist Pool PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has been a trusted and loved hospital for all our communitys health and wellness needs. Our compassionate and caring team of experts, including nearly 800 team members and 250 physicians, work diligently to make sure that you receive high-quality care when you visit the hospital. Our new 204-bed replacement hospital that opened in the Spring of 2024 offers many more services than a standard community hospital.
As part of the BayCare family of health care facilities, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Acute Speech Therapist to join our team.
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
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology • Florida State License in Speech-Language Pathology • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification • Preferred qualifications: • 1 year of clinical experience in an inpatient or acute care setting • Experience with modified barium swallow studies and dysphagia management
Facility BayCare Health System Rehab Services Main-SFBH Location South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FL Status Pool Exempt No Shift Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days Weekend Work Occasional On Call No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled