Speech Therapist (Including CFY)

The Company

Looking for FULL-TIME work? Driving all over town just to complete visits? Pressured to see too many patients in an acute setting to truly give the time and care needed for improvement? BeFit Rehabilitation solely focuses on providing rehab services to residents within assisted living facilities. We want our team to truly become a part of their dedicated community and bring quality of life to the residents beyond the gym. We have existing relationships in place with facilities all over the state and will be rapidly expanding over the next year. We look forward to having you join this exciting opportunity.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our assisted living community in Lakeland, Florida. This full-time position is ideal for a graduate clinician looking to complete their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and obtain their Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

We provide comprehensive CFY supervision and mentorship to help you launch a successful career in geriatric speech therapy while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Our ideal candidate will continue working with us past oversight and will be compensated accordingly as a CCC-SLP. 

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for residents
• Provide therapy services for dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders, and speech impairments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including nursing, dietary, and medical staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in care plan meetings and family conferences
• Work toward obtaining CCC-SLP certification under qualified supervision

Required Skills

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Florida SLP license or eligibility for licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate approach to working with elderly population
• Reliable and professional demeanor

Desired Skills

• Clinical experience or coursework in geriatrics, dysphagia, or medical speech pathology
• Interest in long-term care or assisted living settings

Full benefits are available!

Join our team as a Speech Therapist where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.