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White-Wilson Medical Center,P.A
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

White-Wilson Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric patients with speech, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping children achieve developmental milestones and improve communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess speech, language, feeding, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provide evidence-based therapy services to pediatric patients.
  • Educate families regarding treatment goals and progress.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and caregivers.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

Requisition/Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
  • Pediatric experience required.
  • Knowledge of developmental milestones and pediatric communication disorders.
  • Excellent interpersonal and patient education skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • CPR certification is required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current Florida state license. Previous pediatric experience and CPR certification are required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric EvaluationTreatment PlanningFeeding DisordersMultidisciplinary CollaborationInterpersonal Skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 655 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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