NICU Speech Therapist: Neonatal Care & Communication

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care.

You will evaluate, develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, document evaluations and progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nursing and rehabilitation teams to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certification as Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SLP assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Patient and family education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Basic Life Support within 30 days of start

Job description

HCA Healthcare's St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care.

You will evaluate, develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, document evaluations and progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nursing and rehabilitation teams to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.