Speech Therapist - Pediatrics

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine services

AirMed transport

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics to join its rehabilitation team. You will assess and treat pediatric patients to improve communication, cognition, and safe swallowing within a well-supported, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, clear documentation, family education, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and care managers. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• SLP licensure or credential.
• Master's Degree (or Doctorate) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
• Neonatal ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments and observations.
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans to support communication and safe swallowing.
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety, home strategies, and progress expectations.
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation staff, and care managers for coordinated care.

Skills

CCC-SLP credential

SLP credential

Neonatal ICU experience

Modified Barium Swallow Studies

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate Degree

CCC-SLP Certification

Job description

We have new and improved compensation rates with Medical City Healthcare!

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics with Medical City Dallas you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Full-Time Days Schedule 7:30a-4p

Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Medical City Dallas family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP),youllhelp patients improve their communication, cognitive, andswallowingabilities 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.Youllhave 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
• (CCC-SLP) Cert of Clin Competence Speech Language Pathology
• (SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist
• Masters Degree, or Doctorate Degree
• Modified Barium Swallow Studies experience
• Previous Neonatal ICU experience required

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the worlds best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Speech Language Pathologist Pediatrics Neonatal opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.