Inpatient Rehab Speech Therapist: Impactful Patient Care

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for inpatient rehab at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role focuses on improving communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities via evidence-based care within a collaborative rehab team.

Qualifications include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA SLP certification, plus BLS within 30 days of start. No travel required; experience not required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic Cardiac 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 and swallowing.
• Document evaluations, progress, and discharge summaries timely and accurately.
• Educate patients and families on goals, safety, and home strategies.
• Collaborate with care teams to support coordinated care and transitions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA SLP Certification

Job description

St. David's HealthCare is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for inpatient rehab at St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role focuses on improving communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities via evidence-based care within a collaborative rehab team.

Qualifications include a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA SLP certification, plus BLS within 30 days of start. No travel required; experience not required.