Pediatric Speech-Language Therapist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$122k

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Job Description

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • La Junta, CO | Surrounding Areas
  • Pay Range: $65–$85 per visit
  • Estimated Annual Salary: $62,400 – $122,400
  • Make a Difference One Visit at a Time

At Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, we believe in more than just therapy—we believe in building a community where clinicians are supported, children are empowered, and families are never alone.

We are hiring Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) across Colorado to provide in-home therapy services for children with communication, feeding, and developmental needs.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about helping children find their voice, strengthen their skills, and reach their full potential—all while working with a supportive, mission-driven team.

Angels of Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization that has proudly served the medically fragile community since 2000. We are driven by our values: Heart, Advocacy, Love, Outreach, and Speed (#HALOS).

Why Join Angels of Care?

  • Meaningful, patient-centered care in the home and community
  • Leadership opportunity with direct team impact
  • Flexible scheduling and autonomy in caseload management
  • Supportive, clinician-led culture
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to shape clinical excellence and team growth
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy in the home and community
  • Perform evaluations, assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals
  • Deliver interventions for speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders
  • Educate and empower families and caregivers for carryover in daily routines
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Document care in an electronic medical record system
  • Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Active, unrestricted SLP license (Colorado)
  • ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) or actively pursuing
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

  • Pediatric or home health experience
  • Experience with feeding and swallowing therapy
  • New Graduates & Clinical Fellows Welcome!
  • Schedule & Flexibility
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and caseload
  • Community-based care across Colorado service areas
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support your success:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • CEU reimbursement
  • Professional license reimbursement
  • Tablet provided for documentation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ongoing training, mentorship, and support
  • Employee perks including gym membership discounts
  • Annual car giveaway
  • Referral bonus program

Our Mission

We provide children and young adults with high-quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and professionalism.

Our Vision

  • To be recognized as the leading pediatric home health provider in the communities we serve.
  • Our Values (#HALOS)
  • Heart – Patients are at the center of everything we do
  • Advocacy – We champion our patients, clinicians, and families
  • Love – We foster a culture of support and care
  • Outreach – We give back to our communities
  • Speed – We respond quickly to meet patient needs
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Information

Individuals seeking employment at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Must submit a resume to be considered for this position

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy in home and community settings while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate families to ensure effective carryover of therapy goals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFeeding therapyDevelopmental needs assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationCommunication skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 53% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
17% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 643 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in La Junta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$642/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health

Medical Practices
McKinney, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
CEU Reimbursement
Professional License Reimbursement
Tablet Provided for Documentation
Flexible Scheduling