Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Specialist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are searching for a Speech Language Pathologist - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will appropriately diagnose and treat patients primarily between the ages of 0 –21.

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Responsibilities

  • Performs patient evaluations/consultations and interprets results
  • Provides results verbally to patient and/or family/caregiver and/or to referral source
  • Develops treatment plan in conjunction with patient and/or family/caregiver
  • Implements treatment plan and monitors progress on an ongoing basis
  • Maintains records as required by law, IDS policy and administrative regulations
  • Documents evaluation procedures, results, diagnoses, and recommendations
  • Attends and participates in continuing education programs as required to maintain licensure and promote professional growth
  • Promotes speech-language pathology services within the community and the IDS

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology field of study required
  • CCC-SLP certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association require
  • TX-SLP license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation required
  • 2-year professional experience as SLP in pediatric setting (may include clinical fellowship but excludes training completed prior to completion of Masters degree)·

Strategically located throughout the greater Houston area, Texas Children's Specialty Care offer the same high-quality pediatric subspecialty care as our hospital – right in your neighborhood. Staffed by pediatric specialists from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, our teams are trained to care for the physical and emotional needs of children and adolescents.

Working closely with a child's primary-care physician, our specialists diagnose health conditions and develop patient-specific treatment plans. Texas Children's Specialty Care locations use child-sized medical equipment in colorful, child-friendly atmospheres that cater to young patients' needs and interests.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningPediatric CareDiagnosisClinical DocumentationPatient Consultation

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 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution40 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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