Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist - Impactful Rehab

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support with counseling

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition and certification support

Retirement savings plans with employer

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing through skilled, evidence-based care. You will work with a collaborative rehabilitation team and contribute to clear caseloads and streamlined workflows.

The role emphasizes clinical judgement, patient progress, and family education, with opportunities to practice in a well-supported environment committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) certification/licensure as required by state.
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans for communication clarity and safe swallowing.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing through skilled, evidence-based care. You will work with a collaborative rehabilitation team and contribute to clear caseloads and streamlined workflows.

The role emphasizes clinical judgement, patient progress, and family education, with opportunities to practice in a well-supported environment committed to high-quality patient care.