Speech Therapist Inpatient Rehab

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist (SLP) helps inpatient rehabilitation patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. The position supports patients’ progress and independence while working with a collaborative rehabilitation team in a well-resourced environment with clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network-backed clinical collaboration. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and adjusts individualized treatment plans, documents care, educates patients and families, and coordinates with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Requirements

A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation.
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans to support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly.
Educate patients and families about therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.