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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Speech Language Pathologist, PRN, Acute Care Rehab, Baptist Beaches

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

*Up to $2,000 Sign on Bonus*

Baptist Health is currently looking to add a Speech Language Pathologist to our Acute Care Rehab Team in Jacksonville Beach, FL. This position opportunity is set to work a PRN, day shift schedule at our Baptist Beaches campus. This position is expected to work at least three shifts per month and participate in team weekend and holiday coverage rotations.

This is a PRN opportunity working in an adult acute care setting. The ideal candidate would have previous experience in Modified Barium Swallow Studies in an acute care setting.

  • Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care Rehab, Job Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates and treats patients of all diagnoses.
  • 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 years Experience working in an Acute Care setting strongly preferred
  • Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies strongly Preferred

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Master of Science Or Master of Arts Required
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Required
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required from the American Heart Association Required

Baptist Beaches provides beaches residents with easy access to comprehensive, high-tech medical and surgical care close to home. We offer the only hospital-based, 24-hour emergency service at the beach.

At Baptist Health, 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 Baptist, 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. Baptist 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 PRN Speech Language Pathologist opportunity at Baptist Beaches in Jacksonville Beach, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com!

Primary Location

Beaches - Main Building

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients across various diagnoses in an acute care setting. They will also provide patient and family education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a valid license along with ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. At least one year of experience in an acute care setting and proficiency in Modified Barium Swallow Studies are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient EducationElectronic Medical Records

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 30 employers

13
<$100k
10
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
11
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
11%
Sign-on bonus
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Jacksonville Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$648k
Typical market rent
$2,436/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.