Delray Medical Center — a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center and acute care hospital in Delray Beach, Florida — is recruiting a Staff Speech-Language Pathologist for a per diem, day-shift position. This role sits within Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center, the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County, giving the right clinician access to a uniquely complex and rewarding patient population. The position spans the full SLP scope: evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary communication across a 30-acre campus that employs over 1,700 staff and 700 physicians.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem engagement with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 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 assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Per diem, day-shift role with defined shift responsibilities and structured meeting participation
- Full SLP scope: patient assessment, treatment program planning, implementation, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication
- Practice setting within Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- 536-bed acute care hospital and Level I Trauma Center spanning 30 acres, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
- Specialized service lines include advanced cardiac and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, weight-loss surgery, and a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit (Fair Oaks Pavilion)
- Medical staff of 700 physicians across a workforce of more than 1,700 employees — a large, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, providing regional referral depth and institutional resources
- Active participation in performance improvement initiatives and program growth
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology required
- Eligible for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, or ASHA CCC-SLP already obtained
- Active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license or provisional (CFY) license issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration's Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Prior clinical experience desired but not required — new graduates completing CFY are welcome to apply
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, consistently ranked among the most livable communities in the state. The city offers a walkable downtown, award-winning beaches, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and year-round warm weather — all within 20 miles of Fort Lauderdale and roughly 50 miles from Miami. Palm Beach County's strong school system, low state income tax, and broad range of housing options make it an attractive destination for clinicians at every career stage.