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:
NoShift 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
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Clearwater:
Morton Plant | Clinical | Pool