Speech Therapist Pool
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.
**St. Joseph’s South Hospital** is seeking a dedicated **Acute Care Speech Therapist** **-PRN/Pool** to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in an acute care setting.
**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:**
+ 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
**Location:** **St Josephs South Hospital- Riverview, FL**
**Status:** **Pool, Exempt: No**
**Shift Hours:** **varies/Days**
**Weekend Work:** **Occasional**
**On Call:** **No**
**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
**Position** Speech Therapist Pool
**Location** Riverview:St Josephs South | Clinical | Pool
**Req ID** 163582