Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Speech Therapist (SLP) evaluates and treats patients to improve communication, cognition, and swallowing functions.

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County. 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. "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 Be a part of an organization that invests in you!

Responsibilities

• Evaluating Patients: Use standardized tools, structured tests, and clinical observations to assess communication, memory, thinking, and swallowing skills
• Treatment Planning: Create and update custom care plans that help patients swallow safely and communicate clearly
• Patient Education: Teach patients and family members home strategies, safety rules, and therapy goals
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other therapists to ensure smooth patient care and recovery
• Documentation: Record daily notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and on