Speech Language Pathologist at UF Health Jacksonville Haley Brain Wellness Program

🌟 Join Our Interdisciplinary Team as a Full‑Time Speech‑Language Pathologist — Transforming Lives of Veterans & First Responders After Mild–Moderate TBI 🌟

UF Health Jacksonville is an academic medical center where exemplary clinical care is supported by compassionate service and strong patient, family, and community engagement. Guided by a mission to heal, to comfort, and to educate, the organization emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care in every interaction. As part of the University of Florida, UF Health Jacksonville offers access to advanced treatments, innovative research, and multidisciplinary collaboration. At the UF Health Haley Brain Wellness Program, we merge clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, and compassionate care to help those who served our nation regain their voice, confidence, and quality of life. We are looking for a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join us in this mission

• Impactful Patient Outcomes – Work directly with veterans and first responders who have suffered mild‑to‑moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our interdisciplinary approach consistently produces measurable improvements in speech, language, and overall functional communication.
• Collaborative Care – Partner with neurologists, psychiatrists, pharmacy, physical therapists, and mental‑health specialists and more in a team that celebrates shared decision‑making and holistic recovery.
• Research‑Driven – Contribute to, design, and co‑author studies that shift best practices in TBI rehabilitation. Your clinical insights will shape the next generation of evidence‑based interventions.
• Supportive Culture – Thrive in a collaborative, respectful environment that values veteran perspectives and first‑responder experience as essential clinical information.

• Assess & Treat: Conduct evidence‑based SLP evaluations and deliver individualized therapy for speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing impairments in patients with TBI.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, ensuring comprehensive care plans align with each patient’s goals.
• Clinical Research: Assist with data collection, and outcome measurement for ongoing TBI studies.
• Education & Advocacy: Guide patients, families, and allied health staff on communication strategies, and advocate for accessible community resources.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging TBI rehabilitation literature and incorporate best practices into routine care.

• Credentialing: Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or related field. SLP license in Florida.
• Experience: 2  years in neuro‑rehabilitation or TBI rehabilitation preferred, with a demonstrated passion for serving veterans or first responders.
• Skills: Strong assessment and intervention skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and a collaborative mindset.
• Research Inclination: Comfortable with data collection, results interpretation, and manuscript preparation—experience in a research setting is a plus.
• Mission‑Driven: A genuine desire to honor those who’ve protected our communities.

📅 Apply now to become a vital part of a team where clinical care and research intertwine to deliver lifesaving outcomes. https://jobs.ufhealth.org/careers-home/jobs/65335?lang=en-us