Lead Speech Language Pathologist Full Time Varied

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is an advanced practicing speech-language pathologist who provides prevention, evaluation, diagnoses, and intervention for speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to patients across a life span, as refined by medical staff. Additionally, this role provides clinical supervision for students, staff speech-language pathologists, and clinical fellows. It also provides supervision to multi-disciplinary rehabilitation staff and support staff for the provision of care. The Lead SLP assists the director with daily management tasks including staffing, overtime control, timekeeping, staff performance evaluations, and corrective actions. They participate in committees, respond as the lead to any MIDAS in areas of oversight, and oversee clinical ladder participants and programs. This role assumes accountability and responsibility for the provision of direct and indirect patient care, directs and facilitates rehab staff in obtaining safe, optimal healthcare outcomes, and provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The Lead SLP demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program
Five years of experience as a speech language pathologist
Current Florida State license in good standing
Holds the certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Current AHA or ARC BLS certification upon hire
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Specialization or certification in specific areas of speech pathology preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate, re-evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable patient goals.
Deliver safe, effective therapy interventions and maintain clinical competencies and licensure requirements.
Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient, family, and staff education to support successful outcomes.
Ensure accurate assessments, clinical documentation, and implementation of evidence-based treatment plans.
Supervise daily department operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient care assignments.
Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and organizational standards.
Monitor productivity, quality metrics, patient experience concerns, and departmental processes, including charge reconciliation and timekeeping.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through leadership, communication, and Just Culture principles.