Speech Language Pathologist FT Days

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woman's Hospital of Texas is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence‑based care. You will join a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well‑resourced environment that respects your clinical judgment and protects your time with clear caseloads and streamlined workflows.

This full‑time daytime role requires a Master’s in Speech Pathology, Texas licensure, ASHA CCC, BCLS/CPR within 30 days of start,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Texas.
• ASHA CCC required.
• BCLS/CPR within 30 days of employment start date.
• NICU experience required; 1 year in acute care, pediatric, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies strongly preferred; CHD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and observation.
• Developing and adjusting personalized treatment plans for communication, swallowing, and functional progress.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries timely.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety, home strategies, and progress expectations.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing, rehab staff, and care managers for coordinated care and transitions.

Skills

Licensure in TX SLP

ASHA CCC

CPR/BCLS certified

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Acute care experience

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an SLP FT Days with The Woman's Hospital of Texas you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Texas.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), CPR, or Heart Saver CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NICU experience required and a minimum of one year experience in acute care adult, pediatric, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies strongly preferred; experience with Congenital Heart preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.