St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for a per diem, day-shift position on the adult inpatient service. This 420-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center offers a clinically rich environment where speech therapy is central to acute care recovery across a broad adult and pediatric population. The facility's depth — including a Level III NICU, dedicated children's hospital, and 80-plus years of regional service — makes this an exceptional setting for a therapist who wants meaningful, high-acuity caseload without a long-term schedule commitment.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem engagement offering scheduling flexibility across day shifts
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 420-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years
- Designated Level 1 Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — a primary driver of adult inpatient speech therapy volume
- Level III NICU on campus, expanding the scope of potential caseload
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care on site
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing broad regional referral infrastructure and institutional support
- Speech therapist conducts patient assessments and develops age-appropriate treatment plans grounded in functional abilities, adhering to established Standards of Speech Therapy Practice
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
- Active Florida Speech Pathologist license required (or eligibility to obtain)
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association required
- 0–2 years of experience accepted — new graduates with clinical training in acute care or medical settings are encouraged to apply
- Comfort with age-appropriate assessment and treatment planning across adult inpatient populations; pediatric exposure a plus given the facility's scope
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is known for its excellent public and private school options, low state income tax, and easy access to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Florida Keys. Clinicians relocating here find a high quality of life at a cost of living that remains competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, with outdoor recreation — boating, beaches, golf, and the Everglades — readily accessible.