Acute Care Speech Therapist

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. Acute Care Speech Therapist Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing function in medically complex patients. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address communication and/or swallowing disorders. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational/physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers. Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Provide patient and family education related to communication strategies, feeding precautions, and recovery expectations. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning. Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and/or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), if credentialed. Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA policies. Stay current with clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to acute care SLP. Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for therapists completing their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), Speech Language Pathology students and volunteers. Requirements CCC-SLP (Speech Language Pathology) Required BLS (Basic Life Support) Speech Therapy License Required Master's Speech Therapy Preferred Doctorate Speech Therapy 1 year Clinical Related is preferred Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement 401k match and additional yearly contribution Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus Community discounts AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! Facility BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SJH Location: St Josephs Main Hospital - Tampa, FL Status: Full Time, Exempt: No Shift Hours: (4) 10-hour shifts Wed - Sat/Days Weekend Work: Every On Call How often will this team member be working remotely? Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Baycare