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Driscoll Health Plan
Corpus Christi, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance Offered! Location: Driscoll Outpatient Rehab Clinic Schedule: Our clinic operates Monday through Friday.

The candidate will have the flexibility to choose a schedule that suits their 40-hour week, whether it's five 8-hour days, four 10-hour days, or another variation. Enjoy a work-life balance with no weekend shifts and no on-call duties.

Experienced Speech Language Pathologists and new graduates with pediatric rotation experience are encouraged to apply! We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist or Clinical Fellow to join our outpatient team at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX.

Upcoming graduates may interview for our role once the Praxis exam is passed. SLP licensure is required to begin orientation.

As a Speech Language Pathologist at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in helping infants and children develop communication, swallowing, feeding, and cognitive skills essential for daily life.

In this outpatient pediatric setting, you will: Assess patients using appropriate evaluation tools and interpret findings. Develop individualized, measurable, and developmentally appropriate treatment goals. Provide patient and family education to support care at home.

Deliver evidence-based therapy for a wide range of conditions, including speech/language delays, feeding and swallowing disorders, and cognition-related conditions. Collaborate with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams to maximize outcomes.

Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress reports in accordance with clinical standards. Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and provide in-services or community outreach as needed.

Flexibility is essential, as this position may include floating between care settings, community visits, and family-friendly scheduling to best serve our patients.

Education and Experience Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred Experience with cognition-related conditions (e. g., strokes, brain injury, etc.) is a plus Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Texas Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Intern Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellow Status with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire) Compensation & Benefits For a detailed overview of our benefits, visit: Driscoll Children's Hospital Employee Benefits.

Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Ongoing professional development opportunities. The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Live in Corpus Christi, TX? Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers a perfect blend of coastal living, rich culture, and a thriving professional environment. With its beautiful beaches, affordable cost of living, and warm community, it’s an excellent place for families and professionals alike.

Coastal Lifestyle: Enjoy year-round sunshine, stunning waterfront views, and outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and paddle boarding. Vibrant Culture: Experience a unique mix of Texan and coastal traditions through local festivals, museums, and a diverse culinary scene featuring fresh seafood.

Affordable Living: With a lower cost of living compared to other Texas metro areas, Corpus Christi provides great housing options near the beach or in family-friendly neighborhoods.

Tight-knit Community: Whether you're raising a family or growing your career, Corpus Christi’s welcoming environment fosters personal and professional growth. Come be part of a city where work-life balance meets coastal charm! Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties.

Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies.

The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.

We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

Assess pediatric patients to develop individualized treatment goals for communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills. Deliver evidence-based therapy and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Texas licensure or an Intern Certificate. Candidates must hold ASHA certification (CCC or CF status) and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPediatric TherapyFeeding and Swallowing TherapyCognitive RehabilitationEvidence-Based PracticeInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationBilingual English/Spanish

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,424/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Driscoll Health Plan

Hospitals and Health Care
Corpus Christi, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Professional Development