Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital

*Up to $1,200 Sign on Bonus*

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity working in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting at Wolfson Children's Hospital in downtown Jacksonville.

The ideal candidate would be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, and holiday rotations and has had previous experience working in acute care settings. 

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, 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/dysfunctions such as neurological (stroke, seizures, movement disorders, Guillain barre), respiratory, and general medical conditions which impact swallowing, speech, language or cognitive-communication skills.
• 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.

*Active BLS from the American Heart Association and licensure from the FL Department of Health required*

If you are interested in this PRN Speech Language pathologist opportunity at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email Rachel at rachel.strenta@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

License and Certification

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville FL 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.