Speech Language Pathologist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

1 month ago

Brenham, Texas$103.1K - $142.4KFull TimePathology

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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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Speech Language Pathologist in United States. Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Key Responsibilities

services on general topics within the scope of work, as assigned. Monitors implemented programs/plans for compliance and efficacy to ensure quality of care and patient well

being. Provides real

Requirements

service training, annual refresher retraining, and departmental cross training on such topics as lifting, mobility, transfers, complex needs, adaptive equipment, adaptive feeding equipment, trauma

Language Pathology (CCC

line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1

4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $103.1K - $142.4K

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS in United States.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyTherapeutic RehabilitationAssessmentDiagnosisSwallowing ImpairmentsDysphagiaCognitive-CommunicationHabilitative ProgramsRehabilitative ProgramsQuality AssuranceElectronic Medical RecordSupervisionInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationAugmentative And Alternative CommunicationData AnalysisClinical Supervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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 TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $103k to $142k annually.

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 Brenham, 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

Transparent compensation ($103k–$142k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Assessment, Diagnosis, Swallowing Impairments, Dysphagia, Cognitive-Communication, Habilitative Programs. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Therapist V performs highly advanced therapeutic rehabilitation services for individuals with speech, communication, swallowing, and cognitive deficits, including assessing, diagnosing, and implementing individualized habilitative and rehabilitative programs. This role involves consis...

Benefits package: 100% paid employee health insurance, Defined benefit pension plan, Generous time off, Career advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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