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SpOT Clinic
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Gulf Shores

Full-time |Guaranteed Rate + Sign-on bonus!

Guaranteed hourly pay - you're paid for your full shift, every shift.

Are you a therapist who lights up around kids and believes in the power of purposeful play? We are seeking someone who brings energy, empathy, and a growth mindset to every therapy session. At The SpOT Clinic, you'll help children build the communication skills they need for life, and we are offering a sign-on bonus to make the transition here easier.

New grads welcome! You will get real support as you get started: mentorship from experienced pediatric SLPs, guidance through your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), a caseload that builds as you are ready, and a team that wants you to succeed, not just survive your first year.

  • Compensation & Bonuses
  • $30+ (DOE), paid hourly for time worked, not billable units
  • Sign-on bonus for this location
  • Salary + Bonus Structure options after 90 days of employment

Benefits

  • Stipend for company health benefits
  • Supplemental benefits: life, disability, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, FSA
  • PTO + continuing education reimbursement
  • 64 paid holiday hours per year
  • Uniform reimbursement after 90-day probation
  • Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs
  • 401k matching

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program - new/upcoming grads encouraged to apply

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or actively completing CFY
  • Current AL licensure (or in process)
  • Experience with children/special needs preferred, not required
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Apply today! We'd love to talk about what a future on the sunny shores of the Gulf Coast looks like for you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide pediatric speech-language therapy services to help children develop essential communication skills. Collaborate with a team of therapists and participate in mentorship programs to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric speech therapyClinical fellowship supervisionPediatric assessment

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 630 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $104k (middle half $94k–$116k)302 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$30k sign-onUS speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,154 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (630 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 at The SpOT Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 630 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
4
<$105k
1
$105k
11
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 630 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About SpOT Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Gulf Shores, Alabama
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Stipend for company health benefits
Supplemental benefits: life, disability, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, FSA
PTO + continuing education reimbursement
64 paid holiday hours per year
Uniform reimbursement after 90-day probation
Retention and Employee Referral Bonus programs
401k matching

Living in Gulf Shores

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k
Typical market rent
$1,790/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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