Speech Language Pathologist – Healthpark Medical Center; Acute Care

Location:

Health Park Medical Center - 9981 So Health Park Circle Fort Myers FL 33908 Department:
Rehabilitation Services Work Type:
Full Time Shift: Shift 1/8: 00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM Hiring Range: $70,720.00 – $ annually Are you a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact? At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work‑life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence. Thinking about applying but have a few questions first?

Click the link to schedule a time to chat with our Rehabilitation Services Recruiter, Chloe!

Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:

• Up to $10,000 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well‑Being Support: holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development:
  Annual CEU reimbursement, free Med Bridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense‑paid on‑site interviews for eligible candidates

At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.

As an Acute Care Speech‑Language Pathologist at Lee Health, you’ll evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of communication, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. You may encounter patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, surgery, or complex medical conditions, and will work closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists to provide timely, evidence‑based interventions. This fast‑paced setting offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, while collaborating within a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to high‑quality, compassionate care.

In this role you will be responsible for providing screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for those who demonstrate impairments of speech, language, cognitive‑communication, voice, fluency, and/or swallowing. The Speech‑Language Pathologist is responsible for adherence to and compliance with all American Speech‑Language Pathology (ASHA) professional standards. The SLP is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The SLP is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner.

The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation.

With services spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence‑based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.

• Education:
  
  Masters Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• Experience:
  
  Certificate of Clinical Competency
• Certification: BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
• License:
  Active Florida State Speech Language Pathologist Licensure

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