Speech Language Pathologist

Baptist Health • Homewood, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, supportive, and growth‑minded team in a moderately paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for clinicians who are confident in acute care and inpatient rehab and have a strong passion for swallowing evaluation and intervention.

About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) required
• Active Alabama SLP license (provisional license acceptable)
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
• No CFYI – prior clinical experience required
• Demonstrated experience in: Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies
• Demonstrated experience in: Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Demonstrated experience in: Inpatient rehabilitation and acute care hospital settings
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• A patient‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders across varying acuity levels
• Conduct and interpret Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and FEES
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans
• Re‑evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment goals throughout the continuum of care
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families to support safe swallowing, communication, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliant billing practices
• Identify when patients have achieved optimal benefit from therapy and communicate discharge recommendations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

What This Job Offers

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