Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab

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Status: Full time

Shift Details: Day (United States of America)

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Job Summary

*Up to $7,000 Sign on Bonus*

*Relocation Assistance Reimbursement Available*

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a Full-Time opportunity working in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting at Wolfson Children's Hospital and community hospital settings, working with NICU and floor patients.

This position will provide Day shift coverage Monday - Friday and participate weekend and holiday rotations. The Ideal candidate has prior Speech Language Pathology experience working in acute care settings, including NICU experience.

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 and deficits which impact communication, language development, oral motor skills, and feeding safety and efficiency.

  • Diagnoses which commonly impact these developmental areas include prematurity, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, GI, genetic, craniofacial and developmental delay.

  • 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.

Experience Requirements: 

  • 1 or more year(s) of pediatric acute care Speech Language Pathology Experience strongly preferred

  • Speech/Language Experience

  • Voice and Neuro Experience

Education & Credential Requirements:  

  • Master of Science Or Master of Arts Required

  • Doctorate of Arts/Science Or Master of Science Preferred

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required

  • Florida Department of Health Speech Language Pathologist License Required

  • Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. 

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Wolfson, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Wolfson provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this Full-Time Pediatric Speech Language pathologist opportunity at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Education Required

MS

Education Preferred

MA

Experience

  • Experience working in an Acute Care setting
  • Developmental Experience

License and Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - ASHA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - DOH
  • Driver's License - DMV

Location

Downtown - 841 Building
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville 32207

Location Overview Downtown - 841 Building