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Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN

Baptist Health (Jacksonville) logoBaptist Health (Jacksonville)Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)Per diemPosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • Sign-on bonus up to $2,000
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Florida post a median of $50.75 an hour, the middle half $45.57–$56.96, across 82 jobs that state their pay. Speech-language pathologists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

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Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville, FL. This position opportunity is set to work a PRN day shift schedule at our main campus Downtown. This position is expected to participate in team weekend and holiday coverage rotations.

This is a PRN opportunity working in an adult acute care setting. The ideal candidate would have previous experience in Modified Barium Swallow Studies in an acute care setting.

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates and treats patients of all diagnoses.
  • Provides extensive patient/family education.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary team care with other rehab professionals, nursing, physicians, dietitians, social services, respiratory, support staff, etc.
  • Works in a fast-paced setting requiring good time management, detailed documentation skills in the EMR, self-directed, and effective communication skills.

Experience Requirements

  • 1 or more years Experience working in an Acute Care setting strongly preferred
  • Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies strongly Preferred

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Master of Science Or Master of Arts Required
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Required
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required from the American Heart Association Required

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.

At Baptist Health, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Baptist, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Baptist provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this PRN Speech Language Pathologist opportunity at Baptist Medical Center in downtown Jacksonville, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com!

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America

From Baptist Health (Jacksonville)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Baptist Health (Jacksonville)

Faith-based, not-for-profit health system founded in 1955 with six hospitals, ten emergency centers and more than 200 (source: Baptist Health, About Us) points of outpatient care in Northeast Florida. Source: Baptist Health, About Us

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