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Speech Language Pathologist
Houston, Texas
The Woman's Hospital of Texas

$1,462-2,076/week

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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
Speech Language Pathologist (1 year of experience)
Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
ASHA Certification
BLS

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

Facility

The Woman's Hospital of Texas

3.4rating(31 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with The Woman's Hospital of Texas

4.0rating

Pros

unit is traveler friendly. is a level 4 but mostly micropreemies and travelers get level 2 assignments.

Cons

None

Jada W

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)

Mar '24

Review of The Woman's Hospital of Texas on Mar 29, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
257 beds

ADDRESS7600 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77054

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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