Speech Language Pathologist - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1 / 8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM

Hiring Range:$70,720.00 - $115,252.80 annually

The Lee Memorial Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a Speech Language Pathologistto join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team. As the original cornerstone of Lee Health, Lee Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized, non-profit acute care facility offering advanced services including a Primary Stroke Center designation and a DNV accredited Orthopedic Center of Excellence, with a proud history of delivering award-winning, patient-centered care to the Fort Myers community for over a century.

We value teamwork and take an interdisciplinary approach to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated Speech Language Pathologistlooking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply.

Lee Health offers YOU:

• Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it's all about you.
• Up to$10,000 HIRING INCENTIVE, if eligible
• Exceptional Benefits package that includes access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU Reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more
• Expense paid on-site interview
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• Career satisfaction

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) position is responsible for providing screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for those who demonstrate impairments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and/or swallowing. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for adherence to and compliance with all American Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) professional standards. The SLP is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The SLP is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Education:Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience:Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC). Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years for a comparable job classification required.

Certification:BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support).

License:Active Florida State Speech Language Pathologist Licensure.

US:FL:Fort Myers