Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist | UF Health Gainesville | Full-time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UF Health Therapists provide rehabilitation services in the acute setting, creating and customizing treatment plans for conditions that limit patients’ ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities. The team works to maximize physical performance while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve functional outcomes. This position serves patients across three Gainesville, Florida locations: the UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital, UF Health Shands Hospital and Shands Children’s Hospital, and UF Health Cancer Hospital and Medical Center. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday. Clinical Fellows will not be considered; applicants must have completed their Clinical Fellowship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, as designated by the professional license.
• Must have completed a Clinical Fellowship; Clinical Fellows will not be considered.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Florida.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or fieldwork in an acute-care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services in an acute-care setting.
• Create and customize treatment plans for conditions affecting communication, swallowing, mobility, activity, and daily tasks.
• Address physical, cognitive, and psychosocial components of patient care to support functional outcomes.
• Provide services across patient populations and specialties at UF Health facilities in Gainesville, including adult and pediatric services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level