Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowships

Location: Lee Health Locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, & Naples, FL

Department: Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, &Outpatient (Adults and Pediatrics)

Hiring Range: Our Clinical Fellows start at $34.00/hour

Summary

Join Lee Health as a Speech Language Pathologist- Clinical Fellow: A Place Where YOU Matter.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated new graduate Speech Language Pathologist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where youll feel valued, respected, and supported.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Lee Health, you will provide screening, evaluation, treatment, and education for individuals with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. You will adhere to all American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) professional standards and be actively involved in administration, consultation, education, and research.

How Are Clinical Fellowship Locations Determined?

At Lee Health, we proudly welcome clinical fellows across a variety of settings (including Acute Care, Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing) but availability at each location varies depending on current needs and capacity. We dont have positions set aside specifically for clinical fellows. Instead, whenever a new Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) role opens (whether its to fill a vacancy or to support an expanding team) we explore the possibility of welcoming a clinical fellow into that position. The process is thoughtful and collaborative. We first check with the department to see if theyre open to taking on a clinical fellow, and then the team reviews how many fellows theyre already supporting at that location. From there, we reach out to the team to see if anyone is interested in serving as a mentor. We never voluntell anyone to mentor, as we believe the best mentorship happens when its offered willingly. When a team member steps forward, its because they genuinely want to invest in your growth and success, which makes for a much stronger and more meaningful experience. Once a mentor volunteers, were able to move forward and welcome a clinical fellow to that location, ensuring youll have the support you need from day one.

Potential Rehabilitation Services Locations:

• ACUTE CARE: Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Healthpark Medical Center
• SKILLED NURSING: Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center (SNF)
• OUTPATIENT: 14 Outpatient Adult Clinics
• PEDIATRICS: Golisano Children's Hospital,7 Outpatient Pediatric Clinics

What our clinical fellowships are comprised of:

From the moment your clinical fellowship begins, youll be paired 1:1 with a dedicated on-site mentor who is there to guide, support, and advocate for you throughout the entire process. In the early stages, your mentor will work closely with you, helping you navigate cases, answer questions, and build your confidence as you step into your role. As you gradually take on a full caseload and grow more independent, your relationship naturally evolves and the hands-on guidance shifts into a supportive partnership, where your mentor becomes a trusted resource that you can rely on whenever you need advice or reassurance. The best part? Your mentor remains on-site with you the entire time, so youll never feel alone in your journey. By the end of your fellowship, if youre in good standing, youll have the opportunity to continue your career with Lee Health as you transition seamlessly into your role as a fully certified Speech-Language Pathologist and obtain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

The Ideal Candidate:

Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. You should be responsible, professional, receptive to feedback, effective in time management, and committed to continuous learning.

Join us at Lee Health, where youll find more than just a jobyoull find a community that values your skills and dedication.

Why Lee Health?

• Be Valued for Being You: At Lee Health, its all about YOU.
• Generous Hiring Incentive: Up to $10,000 for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU reimbursement, a free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more.
• Expense-Paid On-Site Interview
• Leadership and Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with us.
• Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction: Experience a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference.

Requirements

• Educational Requirements -Master's Speech-Language Pathology
• ExperienceRequirements -Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year. Unless otherwise indicated, one year of current experience within the last three years for a comparable job classification required.
• State of Florida Licensure Requirements -Speech-Language Pathologist License or eligible to obtain
• Certifications/Registration Requirements -BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

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