Impactful Speech Therapist - Patient-Centered Rehab

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) for PRN shifts at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role focuses on improving patients' communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate, plan, document, and educate patients and families while coordinating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective transitions across care settings.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Bachelor's Degree
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SLP Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) for PRN shifts at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role focuses on improving patients' communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

You will evaluate, plan, document, and educate patients and families while coordinating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective transitions across care settings.