Speech Language Pathologist - Gulf Coast Medical Center (Acute Care)

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

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

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

Summary:

** The preferred candidate will possess their Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC's) **

Our Rehabilitation Services Department is actively seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team at Gulf Coast Medical Center.

At Gulf Coast Medical Center, our Speech-Language Pathologists thrive in a dynamic environment featuring a robust swallowing program with direct access to instrumental assessments (including a well-established FEES program) and strong interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive dysphagia care. They are integral to a leading Head & Neck Cancer program with specialized pathways for total laryngectomy, surgical airways, and tracheostomy care. In the ICU, SLPs drive innovation through an early-activity program as embedded members of the critical care team. They also contribute their expertise within a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, working across high-acuity units. Additionally, our SLPs at Gulf Coast Medical Center collaborate on unique, patient-centered initiatives such as Animal-Assisted Therapy, bringing innovation and holistic care to every patient experience.

If you are a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply!

What 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

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.

Requirements:

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