Baptist Health System in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team across a comprehensive, faith-inspired health system with more than 120 years of community service. The system spans 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, and ambulatory services — offering a clinician a genuinely broad and varied caseload from neonatal through geriatric populations. Preferred candidates bring procedural competency in Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), along with Spanish language proficiency, though new graduates holding a Texas Intern License are also encouraged to apply.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Career ladder eligibility — advancement to Speech-Language Pathologist Level II available after completion of three full years of experience
Practice Highlights
- Full-spectrum caseload spanning neonatal through geriatric patients across inpatient and ambulatory settings
- Responsibilities include administration, interpretation, and evaluation of standardized tests and clinical measurements
- Treatment planning and ongoing program modification based on patient progress and clinical findings
- Access to a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit — supporting pediatric and neonatal SLP competency development
- Comprehensive cancer care network within the system, offering oncology-related dysphagia and communication caseload
- System includes six full-service hospitals, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory services — broad interdisciplinary collaboration available
- Preferred procedural scope includes Modified Barium Swallow Exams and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- Spanish-proficient clinicians are particularly well-positioned to serve the San Antonio patient population
- Collaborative, supportive team environment with established clinical competency milestones and structured introductory period
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required
- New graduates: possession of a Texas Intern License prior to orientation start date
- Experienced clinicians: active Texas State License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) required
- Completion of Clinical Fellowship required for full licensure track; fellowship completion also marks eligibility baseline for the role
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Preferred: demonstrated competency in Modified Barium Swallow Exams and FEES
- Preferred: Spanish language proficiency
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally rich metros in Texas — home to a vibrant blend of history, cuisine, arts, and outdoor recreation along the famous River Walk. The city offers a notably lower cost of living compared to other major Texas metros, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and weekend escapes. With a deeply bilingual community, warm climate year-round, and a thriving healthcare economy, San Antonio is a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both professional depth and quality of life.