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Ennis, Texas

Speech Therapist PRN (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

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Job Description

Join Ennis Regional Medical Center and Parkview Regional Hospital.

Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, a full-service healthcare facility that provides an array of services, including advanced digital imaging, 24-hour emergency care, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day surgery. At Ennis, your daily contributions will contribute to a culture of high standards, meaningful impact, and local connection.

Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.

Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and providing therapeutic interventions for individuals with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders. The SLP maintains accurate and timely documentation, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports patient and family education to promote optimal functional independence and patient-centered outcomes.

Essential Functions

Conduct evaluations and assessments appropriate to age and diagnosis, including developmental, cognitive, speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.

Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team.

  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Reassess patient condition and update treatment goals and plans as needed.
  • Provide patient and family education and counseling related to speech-language and swallowing needs.
  • Accurately document treatment sessions, assessments, progress, and discharge plans.
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff to ensure consistent and effective rehabilitation plans.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supervise clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel as applicable.
  • Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to speech, language, and swallowing.
  • Proficient in the use of assessment tools, therapy materials, and documentation systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Familiarity with ASHA and state practice standards.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Required

  • Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) required.
  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Current licensure to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in applicable state
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA preferred
  • VitalStim certification preferred.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment plans for communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide education to patients and families to ensure optimal functional outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have completed a Clinical Fellowship Year. A current state license and Basic Life Support certification are required, with one year of experience in rehabilitation or acute care preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCognitive-linguistic therapySwallowing disorder treatmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationAnatomy knowledgePhysiology knowledgePathology knowledgeOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist PRN (SLP) at Kindred Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Ennis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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