Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days (Rotating Weekends) | Typically 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Schedules may vary based on hospital needs)
Join a 500+ bed, full-service acute care hospital. This facility provides comprehensive cardiovascular services, oncology, orthopedics, neurosciences, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, bariatric services, women’s health, wound care, and more. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Center of Excellence for specialty surgical services.
We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled, evidence-based therapy services to patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will play a vital role in improving patient independence and functional outcomes while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
This role offers a structured and supportive clinical environment that values professional judgment, streamlined workflows, and collaborative care coordination.
Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments, structured tools, and clinical observation.
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans focused on communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
Perform and interpret specialized swallowing assessments, including Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), when applicable.
Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families regarding therapy goals, safety strategies, home programs, and expected outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated care and smooth patient transitions.
Active State License as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Minimum of 1 year of SLP experience required.
Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) strongly preferred.
The organization offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, financial stability, career growth, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, prescription, and behavioral health coverage
Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
401(k) with company match
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition and certification assistance
Paid time off and family leave programs
Wellness and counseling resources
Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.