Speech Language Pathologist

HCA Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family-building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Research Medical Center in Kansas City is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing through evidence-based care with a collaborative rehab team in a well-resourced environment.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA certification, Missouri license or eligibility, BLS, CCC or eligibility for clinical fellowship, and about one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech – Language Pathology required.
• ASHA certification required or eligible for CCC.
• Missouri license or license eligibility.
• BLS certification required.
• CCC or eligibility for clinical fellowship required.
• About one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and observations.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals and home strategies.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech – Language Pathology

Certification from the American Speech & Hearing Association

Current Missouri State professional license or license eligible

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible for clinical fellowship

One year work experience or clinical internship

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Speech Language Pathologist today with Research Medical Center.

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:

• Master’s degree in Speech – Language Pathology

• Certification from the American Speech & Hearing Association

• Current Missouri State professional license or license eligible

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or be eligible for clinical fellowship

• One year work experience or clinical internship is required. Prior one year hospital/health care related experience is preferred.

Benefits

Research 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Research Medical Center (https://researchmedicalcenter.com) is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center (https://researchpsychiatriccenter.com) is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.