Acute 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.

Winter Haven Hospital , part of the Bay Care Health System , is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Pool/PRN to join our Acute Therapy Services team. This role involves providing inpatient speech therapy services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. Winter Haven Hospital is designated as a Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus and accredited by the Commission on Cancer.

Specialty units/programs also include cardiovascular ICU.

• 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.

• 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
• Preferred:
  • 1+ year of clinical experience in an inpatient or acute care setting
  • Experience with modified barium swallow studies and dysphagia management

Bay Care Health System, Rehab Services Main-WHH

Winter Haven Hospital - Winter Haven, FL

Pool, Exempt:
No

varies/Days

Occasional

No

Never

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