Summary
Location
Corpus Christi
Type
full-time
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About this role
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Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Offered!
We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow to join our outpatient team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX. Upcoming graduates may interview for our role once the Praxis exam is passed. SLP licensure is required to begin orientation.
Our Rehab Clinic operates Monday through Friday. Our employees have the flexibility to choose a full-time schedule that suits their week, whether it's five 8-hour days, four 10-hour days, or another variation.
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in helping infants and children develop communication, swallowing, feeding, and cognitive skills essential for daily life. In this outpatient pediatric setting, you will:
Assess patients using appropriate evaluation tools and interpret findings.
Develop individualized, measurable, and developmentally appropriate treatment goals.
Provide patient and family education to support care at home.
Deliver evidence-based therapy for a wide range of conditions, including speech/language delays, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognition-related conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to maximize outcomes.
Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports in accordance with clinical standards.
Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and provide in-services or community outreach as needed.
Flexibility is essential, as this position may include floating between care settings, community visits, and family-friendly scheduling to best serve our patients.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Experience with cognition-related conditions (e.g., strokes, brain injury, etc.) a plus
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Texas Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellow Status with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Current CPR certification or will complete within 90 days upon hire
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. We also provide ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
Other facts
About DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN
DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HEALTH PLAN is a hospital & health care company based out of 615 N Upper Broadway St, Corpus Christi, TX, United States.
DHP is a non-profit, community based health insurance plan in south Texas which is part of the Driscoll Children's Health System. DHP products include STAR Medicaid, STAR Kids, CHIP, and CHIP Perinatal plans and covers 24 counties with over 6,000 providers and 230,000 members within the Driscoll network.
What you'll do
- The Speech Language Pathologist will assess infants and children using appropriate tools, interpret findings, and develop individualized, measurable treatment goals for communication, swallowing, feeding, and cognitive skills. Responsibilities also include delivering evidence-based therapy, providing patient and family education, and collaborating with medical teams to maximize patient outcomes.
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