Speech/Language Pathology

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Our speech/language pathologists are members of an interdisciplinary team that specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders. As a new graduate, our expert mentoring team will support you. In fact, all of our staff members have advanced degrees (either Masters or PhD's) and a Florida State License. They also have or are in the process of obtaining their CCC-S.

If you're graduating, our Speech Department offers a wide variety of work settings, including:

Inpatient and outpatient comprehensive rehabilitation
Acute care
Transitional care
Senior programs

The majority of our caseload, for both adult and pediatric patients, involves neurological damage, including:

Traumatic brain injury
CVA
Brain tumors
Spinal cord injuries
Guillian Barre
Dysphagia
Facial paralysis
Developmental delay
CAPD
Hearing impaired

Requirements

Florida State Speech Language Pathologist (SLAP) license is required.

To begin your career as a speech pathologist at Florida Hospital contact Debra Aza at 866-GRAD LINK (866-472-3546) or debra.aza@flhosp.org.

At Florida Hospital, our commitment to excellence is matched only by our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and associates. Because our Allied Health professionals play an integral role in the quality of patient care, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to enhance our associates' quality of life.

In addition to a competitive salary, our Allied Health graduates are eligible for an array of benefits, including:

As you embark on your exciting new Allied Health career, Florida Hospital can help you transition from student to professional. Our Allied Health professionals are highly valued, and we especially prize our new graduates. We employ physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, audiologists, radiologists and respiratory therapists, who work in a wide range of units and departments.

Allied Health graduates play an integral role in our organization. Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn energizes our workplace. Plus, our experienced professionals relish the opportunity to mentor new grads. We invite you to browse our web site and learn more about the many exciting opportunities that await you at Florida Hospital's seven Central Florida locations.