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Therapy 2000
Austin, Texas

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist | HRI Experience Required

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Austin - Austin, TXTHERAPY 2000, a home-based provider of pediatric Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy services, has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. This full-time, part-time, PRN position is based in our Austin division. Ideal Experience: High-Risk Infant (HRI) We’re specifically seeking an SLP with experience supporting high-risk infants (HRI), including those with prematurity, low birth weight, NICU stays, feeding/swallowing challenges, and early developmental delays. This role is ideal for a clinician who is confident working with infants and their caregivers in the home environment, providing early intervention that supports feeding, communication, and overall developmental outcomes during a critical stage of growth. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and guiding families through early milestones is highly valued. Locations include: Austin Buda/Kyle Cedar Park/Leander Del Valle Georgetown Lockhart Manor/Elgin New Braunfels Round Rock/Pflugerville San Marcos Seguin Temple/Killeen What you’ll do:

  • Perform comprehensive Speech Therapy evaluations, using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy.
  • Use your clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
  • Develop home exercise programs in partnership with patients’ caregivers.
  • Act as a vital member of your patients’ medical neighborhoods, collaborating and coordinating care between various providers and disciplines.
  • Complete a minimum number of patient visits on a weekly basis as required by the agency.
  • Meet deadlines for completion of patient chart updates, progress summaries, call logs, and all other paperwork as needed.
  • Meet with agency personnel as necessary to maintain understanding of expectations and standards related to delivering high-quality patient care.
  • Perform all duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal, state and local laws applicable to home-health pediatric speech language pathology. Qualifications

What You’ll Need

  • A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas.
  • An innovative spirit complemented by a demonstrated history of reliability.
  • Flexibility to shift resources and priorities as necessary, based on the needs of the business.
  • Ability to use common workplace technology (laptop computer, phone, email, web browser). Bonus points for:
  • 3+ years as a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
  • Experience in a home-health setting.
  • Experience or certifications in feeding therapy or other clinical specialties (VitalStim, etc.)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Perks

  • Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Access to innovative, relevant continuing education opportunities delivered in person and on-demand.
  • Optional salary stipend determined by hiring manager.
  • Debt Crusher (Debt Reduction Program).
  • Company-sponsored 401k program with matching.
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits.
  • Company-issued laptop computer.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive speech therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients in a home-based setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers to support feeding, communication, and developmental milestones.

Requirements

Requires an active Texas license to practice Speech Language Pathology and experience with high-risk infants. Candidates should possess strong clinical judgment, reliability, and the ability to manage documentation and home visits effectively.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

High-risk infant careSwallowing therapyClinical evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationHome health carePatient documentationCaregiver educationDevelopmental assessmentStandardized testing

Pediatrics — 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 Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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About Therapy 2000

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Continuing education
Debt reduction program
401k with matching
Mileage reimbursement