Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31–$36.60 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Outpatient Clinic | Pooler / Savannah GA

Speech-Language Pathologist – Pediatric Outpatient

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy | Pooler, GA (Savannah area)

Are you a pediatric SLP looking for a clinic where every hour of your work is valued — including documentation, collaboration, and care planning?

At Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, we believe great therapy happens when clinicians are supported with the time, resources, and interdisciplinary collaboration they need to do their best work.

Our pediatric therapy team serves children across the Savannah and Pooler communities, providing speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy in a collaborative outpatient environment.

Compensation

Hourly pay structure so every hour worked counts

Direct Treatment: $31 - $36.60 per hour depending on licensure and experience

Administrative / Documentation Time: $18 per hour

Additional Benefits Include

  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education support
  • Mentorship and clinical collaboration
  • Opportunities to help develop new therapy programs

Why Clinicians Choose Chatterbox

Our culture is guided by our ASPIRE values.

Appreciation – We recognize and support the work clinicians do every day

Service – Children and families are at the center of our mission

Professionalism – We maintain high standards for clinical care and documentation

Integrity – We make responsible decisions that protect long-term sustainability

Respect – Interdisciplinary collaboration is foundational

Empathy – We understand the emotional demands of pediatric care

What Makes This Position Different

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, ST, Feeding)
  • Leadership that understands the realities of pediatric healthcare
  • Sustainable caseload expectations
  • Protected documentation time
  • Hourly compensation for both direct and administrative work
  • No productivity pressure that compromises clinical quality
  • Opportunities to contribute to program development and innovation

What You’ll Do

  • Provide evaluations and therapy for children with speech, language, and feeding needs
  • Implement play-based speech-language therapy interventions
  • Collaborate with OT, PT, and feeding therapists for integrated care
  • Educate and coach families to support carryover at home
  • Maintain ethical and compliant documentation

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Georgia SLP license (or eligibility)
  • CCC-SLP preferred (*Clinical Fellows welcome to apply)
  • Interest in pediatric therapy

*We welcome applications from graduating SLP students who are passionate about pediatric therapy and looking for a supportive environment to complete their Clinical Fellowship.

Location: Our clinic is located in Pooler, Georgia, minutes from Savannah’s historic district.

Savannah offers a unique combination of coastal lifestyle, vibrant culture, and family-friendly communities, making it a popular destination for pediatric therapists relocating from across the country.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing evaluations and therapy to children with speech, language, and feeding needs using play-based interventions within a collaborative team setting. Responsibilities also include educating and coaching families and maintaining ethical, compliant documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

EvaluationTherapy ImplementationPlay-Based TherapyFamily Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 41 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

13
<$90k
3
$90k-110k
1
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7
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Loan repayment
24%
CME allowance
24% this job
Relocation assistance
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pooler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Savannah, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Pooler, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Continuing education support
Mentorship and clinical collaboration