<p>Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team within a health system that has served the community for more than 120 years. This role spans the full lifespan — neonatal through geriatric — and offers meaningful clinical variety including dysphagia evaluation, swallowing studies, and communication disorders management. The Baptist Health System is a comprehensive, multi-hospital network with deep roots in the San Antonio community, making this an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants institutional stability with a broad patient population.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem position on a day shift schedule</li> <li>Patient population spans neonatal through geriatric age groups, requiring broad clinical competency across the lifespan</li> <li>Responsibilities include administration, interpretation, and evaluation of speech-language pathology tests and measurements</li> <li>Treatment planning and ongoing program modification based on patient progress and clinical findings</li> <li>Preferred procedural skills include Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) exams and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)</li> <li>Part of Baptist Health System — a network encompassing six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>System has more than 120 years of community care history in San Antonio</li> <li>Pathway to Speech-Language Pathologist Level II designation available after completion of three full years of experience (beginning of the fourth year)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required</li> <li>Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CFY) required; new graduates must possess a Texas Intern License prior to orientation</li> <li>All other candidates must hold an active Texas State License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire</li> <li>Preferred: demonstrated competency in Modified Barium Swallow Exams and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)</li> <li>Preferred: Spanish language proficiency, reflecting the bilingual patient population of San Antonio</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is one of the largest and most culturally vibrant cities in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a warm climate, and a rich blend of history, arts, and cuisine rooted in its deep Hispanic heritage. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the city's continued economic growth makes it an attractive long-term destination for healthcare professionals.</p>