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MedCare Pediatric
Houston, Texas

Pediatric SLP Clinical Fellow (CFY) – Flexible Schedule

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At MedCare Pediatric, we are committed to delivering personalized, one-on-one care that empowers children to communicate, connect, and grow. Our mission is centered on understanding each child’s unique needs and partnering with families to create therapy plans that foster meaningful progress. By supporting our therapists with the tools and time they need, we ensure that the focus remains on creating lasting impacts for every child and family we serve.

As a Clinical Fellow – Speech-Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) at MedCare, you’ll have the opportunity to transform the lives of children and their families. By addressing critical needs in speech, language, feeding, and swallowing, you play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges and develop essential skills. Collaboration and continuous growth are central to our approach, and you’ll work alongside a team of professionals equally committed to making a difference.

  • Speech Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) Qualifications and Responsibilities:
  • Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
  • Licensed to practice as an SLP in Texas by the anticipated start date
  • 1 year of experience preferred - new graduates welcome to apply
  • Experience in pediatrics preferred; bilingual skills a plus but not required
  • Conduct thorough evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans
  • Deliver therapy to address speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs
  • Monitor and adjust plans to ensure progress and effectiveness
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support holistic care
  • Speech Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) Benefits and Schedule
  • Flexible Schedule Options: Full-time opening with Monday-Friday availability
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan
  • Bonus opportunities including employee referral bonus, quality and profitability bonus

One-on-one Patient Care in a Collaborative Environment

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options
  • CEU access, recertification reimbursement, and company-provided laptop/tablet
  • Mentorship Program and Growth Opportunities
  • Care Coach Available for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct thorough evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans to address speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care and monitor patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and hold a Texas license by the start date. Experience in pediatrics is preferred, and the role is open to new graduates.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyLanguage TherapyFeeding TherapySwallowing TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric CareClinical DocumentationPatient Monitoring

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 623 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas150 active633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (623 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric SLP Clinical Fellow (CFY) – Flexible Schedule at MedCare Pediatric a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 623 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 26 employers
9
<$105k
14
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
12
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
CME allowance
31% this job
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$50-$70/hr
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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Remote (California Licensed)Contract

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$70/hr
#3

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$65 - $70 per hour
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 623 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
PTO and Paid Holidays
401k Plan
Bonus Opportunities (Referral, Quality, Profitability)
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CEU Access and Recertification Reimbursement
Company-Provided Laptop/Tablet

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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