Health First Careers·Palm Bay, Florida
The Speech Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing effective treatment plans, and documenting progress according to clinical standards. They must also provide education to patients and families while maintaining safety and productivity targets.
Job Requirements Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!
Inpatient and Outpatient Locations Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Now hiring Palm Bay Hospital- Palm Bay, Florida Holmes Regional Medical Center- Melbourne, Florida Cape Canaveral- Cocoa, Florida Viera Hospital- Viera, Florida
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm: Maintains patient safety at all times. Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status. Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies. Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours. Customer Experience: Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt. Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team. Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly. Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day. Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift Times: variable
Paygrade: PG-PG-PG-41
Candidates must hold a discipline-appropriate degree from an accredited program and a current Florida license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence and a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card are also required.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
