Acute Speech Language Pathologist PRN

HCA Houston Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, Texas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for PRN coverage. You will help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing, working with a supportive rehabilitation team.

The role emphasizes clear caseloads, evidence-based care, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care managers to ensure safe, timely transitions.

Qualifications

• Licensed SLP in the state(s) of practice as required by law.
• CCC preferred; licensure per state may be required.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using assessments.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations and progress notes with accuracy.
• Educate patients and families on goals and home strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing and rehab staff for coordinated care.

Skills

Licensed SLP

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

Tools

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

ASHA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Path PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

needing specific coverage for day shift and rotating weekends

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation


• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress


• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness


• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress


• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

What qualifications you will need

• Currently licensed as a Speech/Language Pathologist in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.


• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.


• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing preferred.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 30 day grace period to obtain.


• Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology required.


• 1+ years experience in direct patient rehab and 1+ years' experience in adult acute care (Acute care positions) preferred.


• American Speech-Language Hearing Association Certification (ASHA) preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas. We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years. With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.