Speech Language Pathology (inpatient acute)

Job ID: BSWHUS26014609EXTERNALENUSRequisition: 26014609Company: Baylor Scott & White HealthLocation: Waco, Texas, United StatesEmployment type: full timeCategory: Allied HealthIndustry: HealthcareLevel: Individual ContributorShift: Day JobPosted: 2026-10-04

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist 1 plans and gives speech language pathology services. This includes evaluation, treatment, and education programs for patients to restore speech, language, and swallowing abilities.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient within the speech pathology treatment plan. Modifies therapy program and goals.
• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner. Enters charges accurately. Knows reimbursement related to practice setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the medical care team. Provides education to patients, family, and staff.
• Supervises students and volunteers. Clinical fellowship mentors and those in their clinical fellowship period follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association supervision guidelines.
• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review, and evidence-based practice. Imparts knowledge to develop colleagues' clinical skills. Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of system goals. Aligns personal goals and work activities to uphold or impact the system goals.

Key Success Factors

• Must have completed Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Must possess excellent social relation skills to include excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate aptitude in assigned areas as specified for each clinician.
• Exhibits proven cooperation and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team. Assures excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters'
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Speech Language Pathlogist (SLP)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.