Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$30/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 630 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $104k (middle half $94k–$116k)302 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $30k sign-on | US 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 listings | 1,154 in the last 30 days | 752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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.
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