Outpatient 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.

**Winter Haven Hospital** part of the **BayCare Health System** is seeking a compassionate and motivated **Outpatient Speech** **‑** **Language Pathologist (SLP) Pool/PRN** to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. The Speech Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive‑linguistic, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting. This role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

**Outpatient Speech Therapist (SLP) Pool/PRN Responsibilities**

+ Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing evaluations for outpatient populations

+ Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient goals

+ Provide evidence‑based therapy for adult patients

+ Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress, and home exercise programs

+ Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals

+ Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in the EMR

+ Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

+ Support quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction efforts

**Patient Populations May Include**

+ Neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease)

+ Voice and fluency disorders

+ Cognitive‑communication disorders

+ Dysphagia

**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

**Facility:**

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Op I-WHH

**Location:** **Winter Haven Hospital - Winter Haven, FL**

**Status:** **Pool, Exempt: No**

**Shift Hours:** **varies/Days**

**Weekend Work:** **None**

**On Call:** **No**

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Outpatient Speech Therapist Pool

**Location** Winter Haven:Winter Haven | Clinical | Pool

**Req ID** 137854