Acute Speech Therapist Pool

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.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Speech Therapist (Pool/PRN) who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Founded in 1916, Morton Plant Hospital was the first hospital built in northern Pinellas County. Known for advanced medical technologies, cutting-edge clinical research and outstanding patient care, Morton Plant Hospital is nationally recognized as a leader in the field. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve.

Speech Therapist Pool 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)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Speech Therapy License

• Required Master's Speech Therapy

• Preferred Doctorate Speech Therapy

• 1 year Clinical Related is preferred

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MPH

Location: Morton Plant Hospital - Clearwater, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: Varies 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Shift: Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Acute Speech Therapist Pool

Location Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Pool

Req ID 144343