Speech Language Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO and family leave

401(k) match

Education assistance

Dependent scholarships

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through evidence-based care. You will work within a collaborative rehabilitation team, with clear caseloads and supportive workflows.

The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, Texas licensure (or eligibility within 1 year of employment), and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree from a speech therapy program is required.
• SLP license in Texas or must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Acute care experience preferred; new grads considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Acute care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas licensure (or within 1 year of start)

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist licensed in Texas, or (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Masters Degree from a speech therapy program is required
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred, new grads will be considered

Benefits

Valley Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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