Lead Speech Language Pathologist Full Time Varied
UHS
Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist is an advanced practicing speech-language pathologist provides prevention, evaluation, diagnoses, and intervention for speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders to patients across a life span refined by medical staff. Additionally, provides clinical supervision for students, staff speech-language pathologists, clinical fellows, provides supervision to multi-disciplinary rehabilitation staff and support staff for the provision of care. Assist the director with daily management tasks including staffing, overtime control, timekeeping, staff performance evaluations, and corrective actions. Participates in committees. Responds as the lead to any MIDAS in areas of oversight. Oversee clinical ladder participants and program. Assume accountability and responsibility for the provision of direct and indirect patient care. Directs and facilitates rehab staff in obtaining safe, optimal healthcare outcomes. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times and other duties as assigned.
Job description
General Responsibilities
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program
- Five years of experience as a speech language pathologist, specialization or certification in specific areas of speech pathology preferred
- Current Florida State license in good standing
- Holds the certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Current AHA or ARC BLS certification upon hire
- Basic computer skills
Qualifications
- Evaluate, re-evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable patient goals.
- Deliver safe, effective therapy interventions and maintain clinical competencies and licensure requirements.
- Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient, family, and staff education to support successful outcomes.
- Ensure accurate assessments, clinical documentation, and implementation of evidence-based treatment plans.
- Supervise daily department operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient care assignments.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and organizational standards.
- Monitor productivity, quality metrics, patient experience concerns, and departmental processes, including charge reconciliation and timekeeping.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through leadership, communication, and Just Culture principles.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program
- Five years of experience as a speech language pathologist
- Current Florida State license in good standing
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) issued by ASHA
- Current AHA or ARC BLS certification upon hire
- Basic computer skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.