Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions. The role includes assessing communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills; developing and updating individualized care plans; educating patients and families; collaborating with the care team; and completing accurate, timely clinical documentation. This position is with HCA Florida JFK Hospital, a 558-bed acute care facility with four locations in Palm Beach County. The hospital offers services including emergency care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health, and obstetrics. The hospital describes the work environment as a fast-paced clinical setting.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- State professional license to practice speech-language pathology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Prior experience in adult acute care or direct patient rehabilitation; the posting notes that this is often a minimum of one year.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), described as frequently preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients using standardized tools, structured tests, and clinical observations to assess communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills.
- Create and update individualized care plans to help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly.
- Teach patients and family members home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals.
- Work with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to support coordinated patient care and recovery.
- Record daily notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
