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Lifespan Incorporated
Statesville, North Carolina

Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist - PT

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)No weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $42.25/hour

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job description

  • Salary Range: $42.25 - $42.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesSpeech Language Pathologist – Pediatric Focus Statesville, NC | $42.25/hour | Monday–Friday, 1st Shift Join Our Team! We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality pediatric therapy services. In this role, you will help children reach their full communication potential while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for every patient. What You’ll Do Evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment for pediatric speech and language disorders Develop individualized treatment plans and set measurable patient goals Deliver therapy services and monitor patient progress Educate families and caregivers to support therapy outcomes at home Maintain accurate and timely documentation (evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries) Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in care planning meetings Advocate for patient care and coordinate appropriate referrals Stay current with best practices through continuing education Qualifications
  • vision Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools Additional Requirements Valid North Carolina driver’s license and reliable transportation Ability to travel locally Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical job duties as needed Work Environment This role may involve exposure to clinical environments and typical healthcare conditions. Safety protocols and procedures are strictly followed to ensure employee and patient well-being.

## Why Join Us? Competitive hourly pay Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care Supportive, team-oriented environment Apply Today! If you’re a motivated Speech Language Pathologist passionate about helping children succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment for pediatric speech and language disorders. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and educate families on supporting therapy outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess current licensure or registration. Additionally, the role requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license and the ability to perform physical job duties.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningOrganizationTime managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacy

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina 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, 53% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist - PT at Lifespan Incorporated a 6.4 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 625 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)

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About Lifespan Incorporated

Individual and Family Services
Charlotte, NC
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay
Supportive, team-oriented environment