Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, Part Time, Baptist South

Job Posting Summary

• Offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus*

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team at our Baptist South location. This role offers 24 hours per week, with three 8-hour shifts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and includes participation in the holiday rotation. There may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts during high census periods or to provide coverage for other therapists.

This Speech Language Pathologist must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. While not required, at least one year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) is also strongly preferred.

Baptist South is serving the rapidly growing neighborhoods in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. The hospital blends resort-like amenities with the most advanced medical care, providing for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and their families.

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, diagnoses, develops and implements a treatment plan for patients of all diagnoses.
• Provides care for patients who present with a variety of medical conditions/dysfunctions such as neurological (stroke, seizures, movement disorders, Guillain barre), respiratory, and general medical conditions which impact swallowing, speech, language or cognitive-communication skills.
• 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.

If you are interested in this part time opportunity at Baptist South, please apply now!

• Offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus *

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Shift Details

Days

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

• Less than 1 year Experience working in an Acute Care setting
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Required

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.