Speech Therapist

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through evidence-based care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and rehabilitation staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in a well-supported clinical environment that values clinical judgment and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Eligibility/licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

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 Therapist today with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

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

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (SLP) Speech‑Language Pathologist
• Bachelors Degree

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24‑hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third‑largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.