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Oaklin Lane
Dallas, Texas

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Lake Highlands

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$100/evalor $45-50/session

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

A full caseload, a four-day clinic week, and pay tied to every session you deliver.

Oaklin Lane is hiring a full-time pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at our Lake Highlands clinic in Dallas, Texas — a clinician who wants a full caseload of kids they see week after week, and gets paid for every session and evaluation they deliver.

On our Lane, every session counts You got into speech therapy because you believed in the work — the first clear word, the sentence that finally lands, the kid who walks in quiet and leaves chatting the whole way to the car.

At Oaklin Lane, we’ve built a place where that belief drives everything: purpose-built treatment spaces, materials ready when you arrive, and a team that celebrates every milestone alongside you.

Benefits that come with the role. Medical insurance, free dental, and free vision — plus two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, when our clinics close and everyone gets the same break. A space built for the work. Our clinics are purpose-built from the ground up for pediatric therapy.

Designed for how kids actually move, play, and learn. A team that shows up for each other. We celebrate progress, support each other, and create a place people genuinely want to be. That’s how culture works on our lane.

Who you are You are: Looking for a full-time schedule and a caseload you can build real relationships in Self-motivated and mission-driven Deeply knowledgeable in pediatric speech and language development Someone who meets kids where they are A clear, compassionate communicator A team player who cares as much about the clinicians around you as the kids on your schedule You bring: Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in good standing Pediatric experience across articulation, fluency, language, and pragmatic skills Comfort using EMR systems and keeping documentation accurate and timely A team-first mindset aligned with Oaklin Lane’s values What to expect Pay: $100 per evaluation · $45 per 30-minute session Schedule: Full-time

  • Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Fridays reserved for make-up sessions
  • No nights or weekends Location: In-person at Oaklin Lane Lake Highlands — Dallas, Texas Medical insurance Free dental insurance Free vision insurance Two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday All therapy materials, supplies, and equipment provided A collaborative, interdisciplinary team around you Come see what we are building The first move is the hardest one — we’ll take you through the rest. If you’re curious, we’d love to start the conversation. Reach out to meet the team or schedule a time to visit the clinic. Oaklin Lane is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every clinician is welcome on our lane.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will manage a full-time pediatric caseload, conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing play-based, evidence-based therapy sessions. They will also coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist and possess experience in pediatric speech and language development. Strong communication skills, proficiency with EMR systems, and a team-oriented mindset are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyArticulation therapyFluency therapySpeech evaluationsPlay-based therapyEMR documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningPatient communication

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 633 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $85k (middle half $80k–$104k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas153 active630 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,199 in the last 30 days787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (633 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist — Lake Highlands at Oaklin Lane a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 633 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 31 employers
6
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
1
$127k
10
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 633 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Oaklin Lane

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Free dental insurance
Free vision insurance
Two weeks off over Christmas/New Year's holiday
All therapy materials, supplies, and equipment provided
Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.