Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Collier County, Florida
The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. They develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery outcomes.
The Speech Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Essential Functions
Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and 1-3 years of clinical or rehabilitation experience are required. Candidates must hold a state license in Speech-Language Pathology and a BCLS certification.
Market context
Speech therapist positions in Florida are typically supported by ongoing demand in schools, clinics, and rehabilitation settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, valid state licensure, clinical competency certification, and prior experience; benefits commonly include health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and clinical experience before applying.
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