Speech Language Pathologist

CHI; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 50,296 - 74,817; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to enhance patient quality of life. The role requires a Master’s in Speech & Language Pathology and a Texas license. This position offers a competitive pay range of $36.51 - $54.31 per hour, reflecting the importance of your skills in improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Speech & Language Pathology required upon hire.
• Speech-Language Pathologist license in Texas required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR certification required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and implement treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient-centered approach

Education

Master’s in Speech & Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist license, TX

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.

• Evaluates, plans and implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. Designs programs to meet the patient’s oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive needs. Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques, changes in the practice act or rules, or changes affecting the healthcare industry.
• Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards.
• Promotes and supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customers’ needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education.
• Provides positive and constructive feedback to enhance departmental operations. Completes all necessary documentation as outlined by departmental policy and documentation review. This includes, but is not limited to, patient care charting, charge entry, completing peer chart and peer reviews, and documenting on daily schedule.
• Utilizes available information management systems to support departmental and hospital goals. This includes utilization of hospital wide e‑mail, information announcements, policies, annual computer mandatories, charge entry.

Job Requirements

• Master’s in Speech & Language Pathology, upon hire.
• Speech-Language Pathologist license, TX, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 14 days.

Where You’ll Work

The Woodlands Hospital is a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

Pay Range

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour