Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - Fort Myers - Lee Health

Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist seeking a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make a difference?

At Lee Health, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence. As a leading non-profit health system in Florida, we offer a range of diverse opportunities with flexible scheduling options to meet your needs.

What We Offer You:

Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:

• Up to $10,000 in Sign On & Relocation Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.

About our Rehabilitation Team:

Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients unique needs. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation. With services spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence-based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.

Adult Hospitals:

Cape Coral Hospital: Cape Coral Hospital delivers comprehensive acute care SLP services across a broad medical-surgical population, including stroke and medical/surgical ICU patients, with early access to VFSS/MBSS and FEES within a comprehensive FEES competency and mentorship model. The team maintains strong interdisciplinary collaboration and is actively advancing processes to improve early SLP access for patients holding in the ED, supporting timely evaluation and care planning. CCH offers a balanced yet dynamic clinical environment with a strong mentorship culture, opportunities for student supervision and clinician training, and engagement in system-developed continuing education initiatives, including prior programming in memory and concussion.

Gulf Coast Medical Center: As the systems largest campus, Gulf Coast Medical Center serves as both a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing a high-acuity clinical environment for Acute Care SLP practice. The team has access to instrumental swallow studies including VFSS/MBSS and a comprehensive FEES program, supporting timely evaluation and advanced dysphagia management. SLPs are integrated early across ICU and complex medical-surgical populations and participate in established clinical pathways including tracheostomy/ventilator management with in-line Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) and total laryngectomy care within the Head & Neck Cancer program. The department also supports innovative initiatives such as the Early Activity Program (early SLP involvement in the ICU), Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST pending), alongside collaborative learning opportunities like Curious Case Club, where clinicians review complex patient cases and current literature.

Healthpark Medical Center: A high-acuity setting with early access to instrumental swallow studies seven days a week (VFSS/MBSS and FEES) supported by a comprehensive FEES training pathway. SLPs are integrated early within cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac, stroke, and both medical and surgical ICU populations. Established tracheostomy, ventilator, and total laryngectomy clinical pathways support advanced airway management. The team emphasizes strong interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, student supervision, and opportunities to contribute to system-developed continuing education initiatives (e.g., prior programming include memory and concussion).

Lee Memorial Hospital: Lee Memorial Hospital offers early access to VFSS/MBSS and FEES within a robust FEES training framework. SLPs are highly integrated within ICU populations and have the autonomy to initiate therapy orders when clinically indicated, supporting timely intervention. The campus serves complex surgical populations including ENT and neurosurgery, with early post-operative involvement (e.g., ACDF). LMH is supported by a highly skilled and collaborative SLP team with strong mentorship culture, opportunities for student supervision and clinician training, and opportunity for participation in system-wide continuing education development.

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Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.