Speech Language Pathologist

HCA Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP) to join our Acute Care Rehabilitation Services team. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, stroke, and neurologic conditions in an inpatient setting.

The SLP will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in swallow evaluations, MBSS/VFSS services, and ensure evidence-based patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• CCC-SLP certification required
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred
• BLS/CPR within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and observations.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans addressing communication, 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, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Master's Degree

Acute care exp

SLP Certification

BLS within 30 days

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Join Doctors Hospital of Augusta's rehabilitation team caring for stroke, neuro, ICU, and medically complex patients in an acute care hospital setting. Flexible, Part-time, Monday-Wednesday position that offers full benefits, an excellent work life balance and strong growth potential.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC-SLP) to join our Acute Care Rehabilitation Services team. This hospital-based role provides evaluation and treatment of patients with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, stroke, neurological conditions, and medically complex diagnoses. The Speech Language Pathologist will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in an inpatient acute care setting and participate in swallow evaluations, MBSS/VFSS services, and evidence-based patient care.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP) on the acute care team at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, 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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CCC-SLP) Certification of Clinical Competence - Speech Language Pathology
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist
• Master's Degree
• 1 year of experience requiredStrong preference for candidates with prior acute care experience

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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women's imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women's health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women's Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

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