Speech Language Pathologist Acute

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Job summary

Ascension's Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate communication and swallowing functions and design personalized treatment plans that restore patient independence, dignity and quality of life.

Deliver evidence-based therapy, tailor interventions to each patient, educate families, guide discharge planning, and connect patients with community resources to sustain progress.

Qualifications

• Texas SLP license required prior to hire date; provisional license accepted until issued.
• BLS provider certification required within 30 days of hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication and swallowing functions to design personalized treatment plans that restore patient independence, dignity and overall quality of life.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each individual, driving optimal recovery and functional outcomes.
• Educate and counsel patients and their loved ones, empowering families to actively participate in treatment goals and long-term care management.
• Guide patients through seamless discharge planning and connect them with vital community resources to support sustained progress.
• Maintain clear, high-quality clinical documentation that fosters team collaboration, ensures care continuity and upholds excellence in patient care.

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license

BLS certification

Job description

• Evaluate communication and swallowing functions to design personalized treatment plans that restore patient independence, dignity and overall quality of life.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each individual, driving optimal recovery and functional outcomes.
• Educate and counsel patients and their loved ones, empowering families to actively participate in treatment goals and long-term care management.
• Guide patients through seamless discharge planning and connect them with vital community resources to support sustained progress.
• Maintain clear, high-quality clinical documentation that fosters team collaboration, ensures care continuity and upholds excellence in patient care.

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center

Department: Acute

Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate communication and swallowing functions to design personalized treatment plans that restore patient independence, dignity and overall quality of life.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each individual, driving optimal recovery and functional outcomes.
• Educate and counsel patients and their loved ones, empowering families to actively participate in treatment goals and long-term care management.
• Guide patients through seamless discharge planning and connect them with vital community resources to support sustained progress.
• Maintain clear, high-quality clinical documentation that fosters team collaboration, ensures care continuity and upholds excellence in patient care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date. Will also accept Texas-Speech Language Pathologist - Intern

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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