PRN Speech Therapist - Impactful, Collaborative Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

Retirement resources

Tuition assistance & education support

Certification support

Life insurance & discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist PRN at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. You will evaluate speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities, develop individualized plans, and document progress.

You will educate patients and families and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehab teams to ensure coordinated care. This PRN position emphasizes evidence-based practice, efficient caseload management, and a supportive rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for clinical practice.
• CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed or eligible as an SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist).

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CPR / Basic Life Support within 30 days of start

SLP – Speech-Language Pathologist credential

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist PRN at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX. You will evaluate speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities, develop individualized plans, and document progress.

You will educate patients and families and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehab teams to ensure coordinated care. This PRN position emphasizes evidence-based practice, efficient caseload management, and a supportive rehabilitation team.