Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist for its Inpatient Rehabilitation unit on a PRN Days basis. This is a clinically rich acute care environment within a six-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence, offering the SLP a high-acuity adult patient population, access to advanced swallowing diagnostics, and a clear pathway to Level II advancement. San Antonio's bilingual patient population makes Spanish-proficient clinicians especially well-positioned here.
Perks and Benefits
- PRN / per diem engagement with daytime scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)
- 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 clinical ladder advancement to SLP Level II after three full years of experience
- 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
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient Rehabilitation unit serving an adult patient population across the full spectrum of acute rehab diagnoses
- PRN Days schedule — daytime hours with flexibility built into the engagement model
- Clinical scope includes evaluation, treatment planning, and modification of programs for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders
- Advanced swallowing diagnostics on-site: Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) exams and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) — competency in both is preferred and supported
- Collaborative interdisciplinary model: active coordination with physicians, nursing, social work, and discharge planning teams
- Clinical education role available — SLPs provide supervision and instruction for SLP students
- In-service education responsibilities to nursing and ancillary staff
- Part of Baptist Health System: six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, comprehensive cancer care network, rehabilitation and fitness centers, imaging centers, ambulatory services, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
- System-wide infrastructure supports Performance Improvement participation and access to institutional resources
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders required
- Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CFY) required; new graduates must possess a Texas Intern License prior to orientation
- All non-new-graduate candidates: active Texas State SLP License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) required
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Eligibility for SLP Level II designation begins at the start of the fourth year of practice (after three full years of experience)
- Preferred: demonstrated competency in Modified Barium Swallow exams and FEES
- Preferred: Spanish language proficiency, reflecting the bilingual patient population served
About the Community
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and one of the most culturally vibrant metros in Texas — home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the Alamo, and a thriving arts and music scene. The city offers a low cost of living relative to other major metros, highly regarded public and private school options, and year-round warm weather that supports an active outdoor lifestyle. Its strong Hispanic heritage and bilingual community make it a particularly rewarding environment for clinicians who speak Spanish or are drawn to culturally diverse patient care.