Acute Speech Therapist

BayCare Health System

Tampa, FLFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

Tampa, FLFull-timeNo compensation foundSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Tampa, FL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CCC-SLPBLSSpeech Therapy LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

BayCare Health System seeks an Acute Speech Therapist to provide comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document care, educate patients and families, participate in rounds, perform swallow studies, adhere to safety policies, stay current with best practices, and guide clinical fellows and students in an acute care hospital setting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Comprehensive EvaluationsIndividualized Treatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Rounds ParticipationModified Barium Swallow StudyFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of SwallowingInfection Control AdherenceClinical Best Practices MaintenanceClinical Direction for Fellows and Students

Qualifications

CCC-SLPBLSSpeech Therapy LicenseMaster's Speech TherapyDoctorate Speech Therapy1 Year Clinical Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Full job description

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 who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Joseph’s Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.

Acute 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.