Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Miami, Florida
Baptist Hospital of Miami

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient

Location: Miami, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an outpatient rehabilitation setting. The role involves working Monday through Friday with no weekend or on-call requirements.

Requirements

Licensure & Certification

• Florida Licensure in Speech Language Pathology (must be valid for the entire assignment)
• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA), valid for at least 6 months beyond assignment start date

Experience

• Experience with adult neurological patients (required)
• Experience in outpatient adult or adult inpatient rehab settings (required)
• Spanish speaking highly preferred due to patient population

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work independently

Work Schedule

• Full day schedule, Monday to Friday
• No weekends or on-call duties

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check including specific Florida counties (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach)
• SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within past 12 months
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical/religious exemptions considered
• Lab-based 10-panel urine drug test within 45 days of start

Facility Specific

• Recent photo for badge (plain white background, color, head to mid-chest, no group photos)
• Completion of annual required education and compliance documents

Additional Notes

• Candidates living within Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties are not eligible
• License and certifications must be current and valid for the entire contract duration
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized outpatient rehab setting focusing on adult neurological patients with a supportive team environment.