Job Description

Job Description

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 skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) 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.

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:

• 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

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-WHH

Location: Winter Haven Hospital - Winter Haven, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8-hour shifts/days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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