Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Ca
Pay not listed · no nights · part-time · Jacksonville, Florida.
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Job Description
About Wolfson Children’s Hospital Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus* Wolfson Children's Hospital is looking to add a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in downtown Jacksonville, FL.
This is a Part-Time opportunity working in an acute care, inpatient hospital setting at Wolfson Children's Hospital and community hospital settings. This position will provide Day shift coverage Monday - Friday and participate weekend and holiday rotations.
The Ideal candidate has prior Speech Language Pathology experience working in acute care settings, including NICU experience. 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 Florida Department of Health Speech Language Pathologist License Required Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association 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.
At Wolfson Children's Hospital, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.
When you join Wolfson, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Wolfson provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.
If you are interested in this Part-Time Pediatric 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 info.flclearinghouse.com Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.
Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and implement treatment plans for pediatric patients with various medical conditions affecting communication and feeding. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and extensive family education in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a Florida state license, and active BLS certification. Prior experience in pediatric acute care and NICU settings is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Ca at Baptist Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 655 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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