NICU Pediatric SLP: Transform Communication & Swallowing

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing in an acute care setting. You will work with a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well-resourced environment that supports clinical judgement and efficient workflows.

The role requires an SLP-CCC license, a Master's degree, and BLS within 30 days of start date; NICU or Pediatric Acute experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• (SLP-CCC) Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and clinical observation.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans for communication, 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

Master's Degree

Job description

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing in an acute care setting. You will work with a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well-resourced environment that supports clinical judgement and efficient workflows.

The role requires an SLP-CCC license, a Master's degree, and BLS within 30 days of start date; NICU or Pediatric Acute experience is preferred.