Speech Language Pathologist / Pediatrics

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401K match

SoFi loan program

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Amarillo, TX seeks a Speech Pathologist/Therapist to provide speech and language evaluations and treatments under supervision, with opportunities to orient staff and students. The role may include assuming duties of a supervisor in the absence of leadership.

Requires Master’s level SLP/CF and current state licensure, plus ability to read and write in English. Sign-on bonus and career development opportunities are available within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Master's level SLP/CF required.
• Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language evaluations and treatments.
• Orient staff and students as needed.
• May assume supervisor duties in absence of supervisor.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Master's level SLP/CF

State licensure as Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

POSITION

Speech Pathologist/Therapist - Sign on Bonus Available!

POSITION SUMMARY: Functions under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Physical Medicine. Assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides speech and language evaluations and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The speech pathologist/therapist may also be assigned to orient staff and students. They may also assume the duties and responsibility of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Minimum of Master's level SLP/CF and current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 - 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 - 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking and standing
• Ability to have sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
• Ability to deal with a variety of stressful situations including emergency response to patient incidents

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.