Speech Language Pathologist

HCA • Pearland, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist? At HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. We are looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist like you to be a part of our team. You will coordinate the Speech Language Pathology care for the patient population who are acutely ill and have medical needs, which result in cognitive, swallowing, or language deficits. You will document evaluations (admission and discharge), modifications in treatment plan of care, and responses to speech language pathology interventions. You will determine the efficacy of therapeutic interventions, technologies and outcomes and the utilization of support personnel. You will work as a part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with other therapists, nurses, physicians, allied health professionals to deliver a team approach to each patient.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Speech Language Pathologist License issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by the American Speech and Hearing Association is required.
• 1 year of experience in a Speech Therapy Setting: Acute, Inpatient Rehab, Pediatrics, or Outpatient setting is preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Speech Language Pathology care for the patient population who are acutely ill and have medical needs.
• Document evaluations (admission and discharge), modifications in treatment plan of care, and responses to speech language pathology interventions.
• Determine the efficacy of therapeutic interventions, technologies and outcomes and the utilization of support personnel.
• Work as a part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with other therapists, nurses, physicians, allied health professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees