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Academic Therapy
Wilmington, North Carolina

Speech Language Pathologist MS-CCC and CFY

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$76/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus

About the Role

Academic Therapy Inc is looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Wilmington, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals by helping them communicate more effectively and confidently. If you're driven by purpose and committed to excellence in patient care, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals
  • Provide direct therapy services to patients across a range of ages and diagnoses
  • Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including educators, physicians, and families
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and records
  • Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy techniques and home strategies

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship
  • Active or eligible North Carolina state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Experience with pediatric, adult, or diverse patient populations preferred
  • Strong knowledge of AAC, articulation, language, fluency, and/or swallowing disorders
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a collaborative mindset

About Us

Academic Therapy Inc has been a trusted provider of therapeutic services in the Wilmington, NC community, dedicated to helping individuals reach their fullest potential. Our clients love us for our personalized, evidence-based approach to care that truly makes a difference in everyday lives. Our team members thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where professional growth and patient outcomes are always the top priority.-

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningPatient assessmentLanguage disordersFluency disordersPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationPediatric therapyAdult therapyCommunication therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$158kSpeech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $95k–$109k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in North Carolina227 active6,935 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 8% offer loan repayment245 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,517 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 17 employers
7
<$110k
0
$110k-135k
13
$135k-160k
2
$160k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
42%
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Voice Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$72-$80/hr
#4

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Employee Discounts
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Signing Bonus

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.