Acute Pediatric Speech Therapist - Pool

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.

Bay Care is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Pool/PRN Acute Pediatric Speech‑Language Pathologist to join our strong, dynamic Rehab team. This individual will focus on the evaluation and treatment of the NICU population as well as PICU, CPICU, and acute care for the infant through teen population with various diagnoses and conditions.
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is well known throughout the southeast United States as a leader in pediatric care. With over 170 pediatric physician specialists representing 25 medical and surgical disciplines, the staff offers the care St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is known for.

• Conduct evaluations and assessments of pediatric patients to determine speech, language, voice, fluency, and strong emphasis on feeding/swallowing impairments.
• Independence in the administration and interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) a plus.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and family goals.
• Provide direct therapy services in accordance with best practices and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes.
• Educate families on strategies to support communication development at home.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning as needed.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA
• Current state licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required Master's Speech Therapy
• Preferred Doctorate Speech Therapy
• 1 year Clinical Related is preferred

Bay Care Health System, Rehab Pedi‑SJCH

St Josephs Children's Hospital

Pool, Exempt:
No

8:00 am to 4:00 pm, varies/Days

None

No

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Acute Pediatric Speech Therapist - Pool

Location Tampa:

St Josephs | Clinical | Pool

Req 117854