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MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy
Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Contingent Pediatric Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is expanding our exceptional team of therapy professionals! We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Contingent Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) to join our growing multi-disciplinary team and help us Reveal the Super in Every Child!

About MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy

For over 20 years, MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy has been a leader in providing integrated pediatric therapy services throughout Southeast Michigan.

Our mission is to deliver evidence-based, intensive, multidisciplinary, and collaborative pediatric therapy that empowers children and their families to achieve their fullest potential.

Our neighborhood therapy centers make it easy for families to access a comprehensive approach to therapy, offering Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, and Feeding/Swallowing Therapy in one center.

Through play, acceptance, and joy, we embrace the complexities of each child, striving to create functional outcomes that enhance their quality of life.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Environment – Work alongside ABA, OT, PT, Speech, and feeding specialists all under one roof, enhancing holistic care and professional development.

Innovative, Evidence-Based Methods – We emphasize early intervention, intensive therapy, and play-based techniques to maximize neuroplasticity and long-term developmental success.

Support for Your Growth – Free CEUs, conference budget, research opportunities, and leadership pathways for those looking to advance within the company.

Achievable Productivity Goals & High Bonus Potential – Competitive salary plus a productivity bonus structure designed with clinicians in mind.

No Travel to Client’s Homes – Enjoy clinic-based services with small, manageable caseloads.

Your Impact

  • As a Speech-Language Pathologist at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy, you will:
  • Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve receptive/expressive language, articulation, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
  • Utilize play-based and culturally responsive interventions to engage children and foster communication skills.
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers, equipping them with home-based techniques for continued progress.
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure well-rounded therapy approaches tailored to each child's needs.
  • Maintain detailed clinical records and documentation as required.
  • Participate in clinical meetings, professional development, and research opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • ASHA CCC-SLP certification
  • State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Michigan
  • We do not participate with Medicare part B, therefore, we can readily accept Clinical Fellows!

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • Active & Engaged Work – Kneeling, bending and playing at ground level.
  • Hands-On Support – Lifting up to 50+ lbs may be required.
  • Quick Reflexes – Ability to respond to behaviors such as elopement (running away) or aggressive actions.
  • Loud or Noisy Environments – Working with active children in dynamic settings.
  • Potential Exposure to Bodily Fluids – Assisting with hygiene or accidental incidents.
  • Clinic Location
  • Dearborn Heights

Status: Contingent

Schedule: Any hours/days you're available to work! (preferably Monday 1-5pm, Tuesday 9-6pm, Wednesday 9-5:30, Thursday 9-5:30)

  • Monday–Friday
  • No nights or weekends!

Compensation

After applying, a member of our recruiting team will call to review the pay range and opportunities for additional compensation through productivity bonuses. Compensation varies based on each clinician’s unique skills and experience.

  • Contingent Benefits
  • 401(k) with 4% matching after 90 days
  • 529 college savings plan
  • Join Our Team!

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families while working with an incredible team of professionals, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy family, where we Reveal the Super in Every Child!

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing skills in pediatric patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and caregivers to provide evidence-based, play-centered therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatment PlanningReceptive LanguageVoice DisordersPlay-based InterventionCulturally Responsive InterventionClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 30% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contingent Pediatric Speech Therapist at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy a 6.8 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 601 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Sign-on bonus
11% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 601 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Dearborn Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Plymouth, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free CEUs
Conference budget
Research opportunities
Leadership pathways
Productivity bonus structure
401(k) with 4% matching after 90 days
529 college savings plan
Clinical Fellows accepted