Speech Language Pathologist

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto • Arcadia, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist implements standards of care for Speech Therapy services and evaluates, assesses, and treats patients’ speech, voice, language, communication, and swallowing functions for rehabilitation. The role involves developing individualized plans of care, delivering and monitoring therapy, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, coordinating appointments, following safety and incident-reporting procedures, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. This is a full-time, on-site position in Arcadia, Florida, with a day shift scheduled Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) in Speech Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or eligibility for certification pending professional experience or equivalent within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, gathering relevant patient information and history to inform treatment planning.
• Develop tailored therapy plans based on assessment results, define short- and long-term goals, and use evidence-based strategies to promote progress.
• Administer therapies, exercises, and techniques appropriate to patients’ needs, ensuring treatment is safe, effective, and consistent with the plan of care.
• Regularly reassess patient progress and adjust treatment strategies or goals as necessary.
• Operate therapy equipment safely and competently, follow facility protocols, and demonstrate proficiency with basic equipment operation.
• Maintain precise and complete documentation of therapy sessions, services provided, patient progress, and changes to treatment plans for billing and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate patient therapy schedules and manage cancellations, rescheduling, and follow-up needs.
• Verbalize and document incidents, accidents, or concerns, complete incident reports, and notify appropriate parties according to procedures.
• Meet with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and treatment goals and collaborate on care plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time