Job Description
Position Summary Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care Hospital Setting Position Details Location: 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Schedule: Flexible Schedule Ability to work around or on major and minor holidays Pace: Moderately paced Setting: Acute Care Hospital & Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience Requirement: Experienced SLP only – No CFYI Make Every Voice Count We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, supportive, and growth‑minded team in a moderately paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for clinicians who are confident in acute care and inpatient rehab and have a strong passion for swallowing evaluation and intervention. About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs. As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options. Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals. Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE Responsibilities What You’ll Do Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders across varying acuity levels Conduct and interpret Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and FEES Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans Re‑evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment goals throughout the continuum of care Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams Educate patients and families to support safe swallowing, communication, and recovery Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliant billing practices Identify when patients have achieved optimal benefit from therapy and communicate discharge recommendations Why Join Our Team? A supportive, interdisciplinary culture that values clinical excellence Opportunities for professional growth, skill advancement, and program development A workplace that fosters collaboration, respect, and continuous learning Meaningful work impacting patients at critical points in their recovery Qualifications: What We’re Looking For Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) required Active Alabama SLP license (provisional license acceptable) Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification No CFYI – prior clinical experience required Demonstrated experience in: Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Inpatient rehabilitation and acute care hospital settings Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills A patient‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re an experienced hospital‑based SLP looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic envir