Speech Language Pathologist
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,986/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Position
Location: Houston, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: Speech Language Pathologist
- Number of Beds: 381
- Staff: 2 (1 FTE Speech Therapist day shift, 1 PRN Speech Therapist one day a week)
- Patient Ratios: Caseload dependent
- EMR System: Meditech Magic / Meditech Expanse
- Floating Areas: NICU, Pediatric, Adult
- Dress Code: Dark Blue scrubs; bare below the elbows in NICU
Job Description
- Evaluate speech, language, and swallowing abilities of patients with impairments or disabilities due to premature birth, birth injuries, injury, disease, or other causes.
- Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans appropriate to patient age and development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to assess and adjust intervention programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Personality Fit
- High-functioning, self-motivated, proactive, and independent
- Demonstrates initiative and provides timely, quality patient care
Additional Notes
- No weekends or on-call duties required
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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