**Description** **Introduction** Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist-PRN? At HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, 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. **Benefits** HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist-PRN like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Speech Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments. As a member of the health care team, the Speech Therapist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues. **What you will do in this role:** * 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. **What Qualifications You Will Need:** * 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. HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-northwest) is a **415+ bed acute care hospital** that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, **Level III NICU** , pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with **Level II Trauma** capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Speech Language Pathologist-PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.