Speech Therapist

primehealthcare· Clinical Professional
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📍 Mesquite, TX, USCONTRACTOR

About this role

Overview

We are seeking a Speech Therapist. As our Speech Therapist, you are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. 

 

Shift’s Available:  Days 

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:00pm 

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

  • Conduct communication assessments and provide evidence-based therapy for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in acute and medically complex settings 
  • Provide cognitive-communication therapy targeting attention, memory, executive function, and problem-solving in patients with neurological conditions 
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe swallowing, communication strategies, and appropriate use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support functional outcomes 
  • Treat patients across ICU, Inpatient Rehab, NICU, and Pediatrics, addressing feeding, swallowing, congenital, critical care and other communication needs 
  • Enhance quality of life and safety by supporting safe oral intake, restoring communication, and promoting cognitive-linguistic recovery 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

  •  Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.
  •  Active license to practice speech language pathology in the state of anticipated employment, free of disciplinary action required.
  • Active Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), free of disciplinary action – OR - Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow (SLP-CFs) to be considered on a case-by-case basis (provided proper supervision can be afforded to the CF) required.
  • At least one year of experience in a hospital setting.
  • Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Speech Therapist position at primehealthcare?
The salary for this Speech Therapist role at primehealthcare is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Speech Therapist position at primehealthcare located?
This Speech Therapist role at primehealthcare is based in Mesquite, TX, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Speech Therapist role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a CONTRACTOR position. It is posted as a Speech Therapist role in the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare.
Which team or department does the Speech Therapist at primehealthcare belong to?
This Speech Therapist position is part of the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Speech Therapist position at primehealthcare?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to primehealthcare's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Speech Therapist job at primehealthcare posted?
This Speech Therapist position at primehealthcare was posted on Apr 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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