About the role
Position Summary
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care Hospital Setting
Position Details
Location: 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Schedule
As Needed
- Ability to work around or on major and minor holidays
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Setting: Acute Care Hospital & Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Experience Requirement: Experienced SLP only – No CFYI
Make Every Voice Count
We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join our collaborative, supportive, and growth‑minded team in a moderately paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for clinicians who are confident in acute care and inpatient rehab and have a strong passion for swallowing evaluation and intervention.
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders across varying acuity levels
- Conduct and interpret Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and FEES
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans
- Re‑evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment goals throughout the continuum of care
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, PTs, OTs, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families to support safe swallowing, communication, and recovery
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliant billing practices
- Identify when patients have achieved optimal benefit from therapy and communicate discharge recommendations
Why Join Our Team?
- A supportive, interdisciplinary culture that values clinical excellence
- Opportunities for professional growth, skill advancement, and program development
A workplace that fosters
collaboration, respect, and continuous learning
Meaningful work impacting patients at critical points in their recovery
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Master’s degree
in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP)
required
Active Alabama SLP license
(provisional license acceptable)
Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
No CFYI
- prior clinical experience required
Demonstrated experience in
Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- Inpatient rehabilitation and acute care hospital settings
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- A patient‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced hospital‑based SLP looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today and help patients regain their voice and swallow safely.