Speech Pathologist - Acute, Full-time, Baptist Hospital/Henderson

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed speech and language therapy treatment to clients. The Speech Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. This position implements care plan through the use of evidenced based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals. This position coordinates clinical test results with other diagnostic data, provides prognosis, develops treatment plan, and provides patient and family education.

• Completes evaluations of assigned patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Plans and provides treatment to assigned patient/client’s as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
• Coordinates client care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal client care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Completes all required documentation per department standards.
• Maintains knowledge/license and certification.
• After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree Communication Science & Disorder, Speech And Hearing, Speech and Language Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Speech Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required or
• Provisional Speech-Language Pathologist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Detail-oriented and customer- focused.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse