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Job description
Acute Care Speech Therapist -
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.
Morton Plant Hospital, part of the BayCare Health System, is seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our acute care rehabilitation team. This role provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders resulting from stroke, neurological conditions, trauma, or other medical complexities.
Acute Care Speech Therapist Pool Responsibilities:
Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing impairments in an acute care setting.
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.
Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families on communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to discharge planning.
Requirements:
CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Speech Therapy License
Required Master's Speech Therapy
1 year Clinical Related is preferred
Facility:
BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MPH
Location: Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater FL
Status: Pool, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Varies, up to 40 hours per week/Days
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Worksite address
clearwater beach, FL, 33767, US
Who can apply
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