Speech Therapist Pool - 163582

Speech Therapist Pool - 163582

At Bay Care, 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