Speech Language Pathologist

HCA Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling services

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance and certifications support

Additional benefits for family building

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) in Arlington, Texas. In this role, you will help patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing challenges, providing evidence-based care in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree, be licensed in Texas, and possess current CCC-ASHA certification. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement resources, and education support. This is an essential role that values clinical judgement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations and daily progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals.
• Collaborate with medical teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Evaluating communication abilities

Developing treatment plans

Documenting evaluations

Educating patients

Collaborating with care teams

Education

Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Current Texas SLP licensure

Current CCC-ASHA

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you’ll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You’ll have the opportunity to practice in a well-resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration.

Your role will include:

• 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS issued by the American Heart Association required
• Current Texas SLP licensure required
• Master’s Degree, or Bachelor's Degree
• Current CCC-ASHA required
• Minimum of 1 year experience is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.