Speech Language Pathologist

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Speech Language Pathologist opening with HCA
Florida Blake Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of
the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a(an) Speech Language Pathologist for our team to ensure that
we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by
developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with
communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments. As a member of the
health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient
assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Therapist
serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.
What you will do in this role:
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• You will conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation. You will administer objective tests to assess patient’s communication assets and liabilities.

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• You will structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.

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• You will evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.

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• You will document progress in patient’s chart. You will complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.

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• You will consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

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# What qualifications you will need:

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Certified Speech Language Hearing
• Speech Pathologist
• Masters Degree

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 383 bed hospital. We are located in Bradenton,
FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only
state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto
Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons.
Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care,
cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a
recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation.
We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness
center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through
cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer
continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer
great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake
Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Speech Language Pathologist opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our
team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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