Speech Language Pathologist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

2 months ago

Houston, TexasPer Diem / PRNPathology

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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 PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery) in United States. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Licensed Speech Pathologist required CCC

Clinical Speech Pathologist required

Requirements

215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDENT1

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyPediatricFeeding DifficultiesDysphagiaOral-Motor DelaysCommunicationLanguage DevelopmentAACMovement DisordersCerebral PalsyBrain InjuryHydrocephalusNeuromuscular ConditionsGenetic ConditionsProgram DevelopmentClinical Reasoning

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist PRN (Pedi Neurosurgery) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 Houston, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatric, Feeding Difficulties, Dysphagia, Oral-Motor Delays, Communication, Language Development, AAC. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with voice, airway, and swallowing problems, primarily focusing on pediatric patients with movement disorders in a niche outpatient clinic model. Key functions include performing diagnostic laryngeal imaging, instrument...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Retirement/Pension Plan, Free Financial and Legal 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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