Speech Language Pathologist - Medical Based

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference. Transform Lives. Grow Your Career.

Collaborative Therapies is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in a hospital-based setting. If you're passionate about helping patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we'd love to meet you.

At Collaborative Therapies, we believe every individual deserves access to exceptional therapy services that improve quality of life and promote independence. We partner with healthcare organizations to provide high-quality, patient-centered care delivered with compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative medical environment serving adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Position Summary

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Working closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams, you will develop individualized treatment plans that support improved communication, safe swallowing, and overall patient well-being.

This position is located within a behavioral health hospital setting and requires a compassionate clinician who is comfortable working with patients experiencing mental health conditions and dual diagnoses.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and physician orders.
• Assess and treat dysphagia and provide recommendations to promote safe swallowing and reduce aspiration risk.
• Perform ongoing patient reassessments and modify treatment plans based on progress and changing clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the patient's medical record.
• Ensure documentation meets facility, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient care conferences.
• Follow established clinical policies, procedures, and professional standards of practice.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable facility, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Texas.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or behavioral health setting.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia.
• Experience working with patients who have complex medical or behavioral health diagnoses.

Position Details

• Part-Time Opportunity
• Flexible schedule (three days a week)
• Day shift (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Minimum three-month assignment with the possibility of extension
• Start date contingent upon completion of all facility onboarding and credentialing requirements

Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete all facility onboarding requirements prior to their start date, including but not limited to:

• Drug screening
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Required facility orientation and training
• Compliance with applicable immunization requirements
• COVID-19 screening requirements, as applicable
• Adherence to all facility attendance, confidentiality, and professional conduct policies

Why Join Collaborative Therapies?

At Collaborative Therapies, we know exceptional patient care begins with exceptional clinicians. We foster a collaborative culture built on clinical excellence, integrity, teamwork, and compassion.

When you join our team, you'll become part of an organization committed to supporting healthcare professionals while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Apply Today

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume to be considered for this Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity with Collaborative Therapies.

Collaborative Therapies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.