Speech-Language Pathologist IPR — Collaborative Rehab Team

HCA Healthcare; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family building

Job summary

Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a pivotal IPR role. You will assess and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develop and adjust tailored plans, and document progress in a busy rehab setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care managers, educate families, and ensure safe, effective patient care while adhering to clinical guidelines and time-efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Texas state license as an SLP is required.
• CCC-A or CCC-SLP preferred.
• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree in speech therapy required.
• Minimum of 1 year rehab experience preferred (post CFY).
• Able to work weekdays with rotating weekends and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in speech therapy required

Job description

Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for a pivotal IPR role. You will assess and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develop and adjust tailored plans, and document progress in a busy rehab setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care managers, educate families, and ensure safe, effective patient care while adhering to clinical guidelines and time-efficient workflows.