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PARS Therapy
Wharton, Texas

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)-Wharton

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • 80%better work-life than Speech Language Pathology peers

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Onsite – Wharton, TX

PARS Therapy is seeking a passionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist in the Wharton, TX area to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape an interdisciplinary, patient-centered care model by contributing to the development of a collaborative and high-performing therapy team.

Essential Job Functions

Deliver direct speech therapy services to patients in accordance with the physician’s orders and individualized Plan of Care

Design and implement engaging, evidence-based exercises and activities tailored to each patient’s communication goals

  • Provide counseling, education, and support to patients and their families throughout the treatment process
  • Establish measurable goals and track patient progress, identifying both improvements and ongoing challenges
  • Ensure proper setup, use, and sterilization of speech therapy equipment in accordance with safety protocols
  • Review patient records prior to sessions to develop a clear, personalized treatment approach

Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current with advancements in speech-language pathology

Why Join Us?

  • Multiple major medical plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Spousal insurance options
  • 401(k) plans available
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Internal awards and recognition programs
  • Supportive team environment with flexible scheduling options

Requirements

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and active license to practice in the state of Texas
  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Proficient with clinical documentation systems and related software used for reporting and patient records
  • Solid understanding of and adherence to HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws
  • Experience managing confidential and sensitive patient information with discretion and professionalism
  • Comfortable troubleshooting basic technical issues related to speech therapy tools and digital platforms
  • Must be able to perform duties primarily in a standing position
  • Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills, especially when explaining procedures and treatment plans
  • Strong sense of accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail in documentation

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will deliver direct therapy services to patients in accordance with individualized plans of care. They are responsible for designing evidence-based exercises, tracking patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningHIPAA complianceEvidence-based practicePatient educationTechnical troubleshootingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)-Wharton at PARS Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Texas, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (55 salary observations; 448 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (1,190 salary observations; 4,686 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

9
<$115k
4
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Northglenn, Colorado

$65-$85/hr
#2

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,328 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Wharton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Median resident rent
$1,051/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Spousal Insurance Options
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Internal Awards and Recognition
Flexible Scheduling