Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Nocatee, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for Speech Therapy services and to evaluate, assess and treat patients’ speech, voice and language function for the purpose of rehabilitation.
Essential Functions
- Perform detailed assessments to evaluate speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, gathering relevant patient information and history to inform treatment planning.
- Create tailored therapy plans based on the assessment results, clearly defining short- and long-term goals, and applying evidence-based strategies to promote patient progress.
- Appropriately administer therapies, exercises, and techniques that address the patient’s specific needs, ensuring the treatment process is safe, effective, and in line with the established plan of care.
- Regularly re-assess patients' progress and adjust treatment strategies or goals as necessary, ensuring continuous improvement and response to therapy.
- Ensure safe and competent operation of all equipment necessary for treatment, including any specialized tools, devices, or technologies used in speech therapy sessions.
- Show proficiency in the basic operation of all speech therapy equipment and follow facility protocols to ensure equipment is used correctly and safely.
- Maintain precise and complete documentation of all therapy sessions, including services rendered, progress made, and any adjustments to the treatment plan, to ensure proper billing and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinate patient schedules for therapy sessions, ensuring timely and efficient treatment delivery while managing any cancellations, rescheduling, or follow-up needs.
- Verbalize and accurately document any incidents, accidents, or concerns that arise during therapy sessions, following proper procedures to file incident reports and notify appropriate parties.
- Regularly meet with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress, share information about treatment goals, and collaborate on care plans to ensure the holistic treatment of the patient.
Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree Speech and Language Pathology
License
- Speech-Language Pathologist
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Work Experience and Additional Information
- One (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
- Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association or eligibility for certification pending professional experience or equivalent within one year
Primary Location: Arcadia
Work Location: 900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
Eligible for Remote Work: On-site
Job: Rehabilitation Services
Organization: Desoto Memorial Hospital
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shift: Day
Job Type: On Site
Job Posting: 09/01/2026
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Pet insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Health savings account
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs