Speech Language Pathologist

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston, TX seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver evaluations and plan therapy for pediatric patients in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You will work closely with the Pediatric Physiatrist and a multidisciplinary team to provide intensive, function-based treatment addressing communication and swallowing needs.

Responsibilities include designing individualized treatment plans, coordinating discharge planning with families, schools, and external

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology.
• SLP license in Texas.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Responsibilities

• Perform systematic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for communication and swallowing.
• Collaborate with pediatric physiatrist and multidisciplinary team for intensive function-based therapy.
• Coordinate discharge planning with families and schools/outside therapy clinics.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support risk management and compliance.

Job description

## Speech Language PathologistApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Galveston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100539**Company Overview**Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.**Job Description**The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) engages in the professional practice of communication and swallowing. You will provide evaluations, treatment plans, education and training to meet the cognitive, communication and swallowing needs of our patients. The primary role will be to work alongside the Pediatric Physiatrist in a multidisciplinary environment to provide intensive function-based therapy in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to learn and grow in their practice by being exposed to burns, orthopaedic, acute care, outpatient settings, and program development.**Key Responsibilities:*** Upon receiving a licensed independent practitioner referral, implements a systematic patient examination and evaluation utilizing a comprehensive, patient and family-centered approach to decision making incorporating national standards and the AMA CPT codes.* SLP will design, develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address presenting symptoms or concerns of a communication and/or swallowing problem or related functional issue to optimize function.* Makes appropriate discharge plans by collaborating with patients, their families, care management, and community resources such as schools/outside therapy clinics, and actively participating in multidisciplinary meetings.* Supports risk management and compliance initiatives through accurate thorough documentation.**Required Qualifications:*** Masters degree in Speech Pathology* SLP license in state of Texas* Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's)**Preferred Qualifications:*** 1 year experience in a pediatric setting* Bilingual English/SpanishCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.