Pivot Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Listed compensation
$41-$51/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.
This role develops and implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support recovery, communication, functional independence, and quality of life.
The Speech-Language Pathologist collaborates with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, patients, and caregivers to deliver comprehensive therapy services while maintaining compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Responsibilities
Screen, evaluate, and treat patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Complete comprehensive evaluations using appropriate clinical assessment tools and procedures.
- Review patient diagnoses, medical histories, precautions, and contraindications to support treatment planning.
Establish measurable goals and develop individualized treatment plans that maximize patient independence and functional outcomes.
Supervise Clinical Fellowship SLPs, speech interns, and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with state practice requirements.
Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and patient progress to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to implement, monitor, and revise treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment records, care plan updates, discharge summaries, physician communications, and billing documentation.
Participate in rehabilitation meetings, care coordination activities, patient care conferences, and discharge planning processes.
Educate caregivers and family members regarding communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and patient-specific maintenance programs.
Serve as a clinical preceptor for Speech-Language Pathology educational programs as assigned.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, professional standards, productivity requirements, patient safety initiatives, and organizational policies.
Qualifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required.
Speech-Language Pathologist completing a Clinical Fellowship (CF) under appropriate supervision from a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist may be considered.
- Current state license in the state of practice required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to meet all applicable health, licensing, and employment requirements.
- Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Benefits/EEO
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.
Pay Range
USD $41.00 - USD $51.00 /Hr.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 50% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$106k | Speech-Language Pathology median $104k (middle half $85k–$110k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas | 911 active | 6,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 50% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,447 in the last 30 days | 1,439 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$96k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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