Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2026
Status: PRN
Shift Details: N/A
Job Summary
*Up to $2,000 Sign on Bonus*
Baptist Medical Center is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity working in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting at Wolfson Children's Hospital and community hospital settings, working with NICU and floor patients.
The ideal candidate would be flexible to work weekdays, weekends, and holiday rotations and has had previous experience working in acute care settings, including NICU experience.
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, Job Responsibilities:
Evaluates, diagnoses, develops and implements a treatment plan for patients of all diagnoses.
Provides care for patients who present with a variety of medical conditions and deficits which impact communication, language development, oral motor skills, and feeding safety and efficiency.
Diagnoses which commonly impact these developmental areas include prematurity, neurological, respiratory, cardiac, GI, genetic, craniofacial and developmental delay.
Provides extensive patient/family education.
Participates in multidisciplinary team care with other rehab professionals, nursing, physicians, dietitians, social services, respiratory, support staff, etc.
Works in a fast-paced setting requiring good time management, detailed documentation skills in the EMR, self-directed, and effective communication skills.
Experience Requirements:
1 or more year(s) of pediatric acute care Speech Language Pathology Experience strongly preferred
Speech/Language Experience
Voice and Neuro Experience
Education & Credential Requirements:
Master of Science Or Master of Arts Required
Doctorate of Arts/Science Or Master of Science Preferred
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Required
Active BLS from the American Heart Association and licensure from the FL Department of Health Required
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.
If you are interested in this PRN Speech Language pathologist opportunity at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background (A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Education Required
MS
Education Preferred
MA
Experience
License and Certification
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - DOH
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - ASHA
- Driver's License - DMV
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
Location
Wolfson Children's Hospital
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health. The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.