Speech Language Pathologist - The Woodlands (ENT)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

1 month ago

The Woodlands, TexasFull TimePathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Speech Language Pathologist – Outpatient ENT in United States. UTHealth Houston ENT Clinic located in the Woodlands is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to join their team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience or specialized training in providing outpatient care with a focus on voice, swallowing, and airway disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Language Pathologist by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech

Language Pathology (CCC

SLP) by American Speech

Hearing Association (ASHA) required

Requirements

Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.

215 and Texas Government Code §411.

To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) in United States.

Key Skills

Voice DisordersSwallowing DisordersAirway DisordersOutpatient CareVideostroboscopyFEESMBSSLaryngeal ImagingDysphagia TherapyPhysiologic Voice TherapyClinical EvaluationRehabilitative Treatment PlanningPre-operative TherapyPost-operative TherapyAdult Patient CarePediatric Patient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist - The Woodlands (ENT) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Airway Disorders, Outpatient Care, Videostroboscopy, FEES, MBSS, Laryngeal Imaging. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Language Pathologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients, primarily adults, with voice, airway, and swallowing problems in an academic medical center setting. Key duties include performing specialized diagnostic imaging, planning and conducting rehabilitative ther...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/Pension Plan, Free Financial Counseling, Free Mental Health Counseling, Gym Membership Discounts, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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