Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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$60 per session

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston area
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $60.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children build confidence through communication. As a leading provider of pediatric home health therapy services, we deliver high-quality, family-centered speech therapy in the comfort of each child's home, empowering children to communicate effectively and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about working with children and committed to providing exceptional care. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families we serve.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexible scheduling, a therapist-driven caseload, and the chance to help children achieve life-changing milestones, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with PTs, OTs, and ABA therapists to support every aspect of a child's growth

Joyful, Supportive Culture: We combine evidence-based care with compassion, fun, and family-focused collaboration

  • Flexible Scheduling: In-home and hybrid therapy options that fit your lifestyle
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing CEUs, mentorship, and clinical development opportunities
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $60.00 per session with potential for performance-based increases

What You'll Do

  • Deliver engaging, functional speech-language therapy services in-home or hybrid settings
  • Create individualized treatment plans focused on communication, language, articulation, and feeding/swallowing (as applicable)
  • Support family involvement and carryover of therapy strategies in everyday routines
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain clear, timely documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred (CFs welcome!)
  • A creative, caring, and engaging approach to working with children
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Our Benefits Include:

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Referral Bonuses

Travel & CEU Stipends

  • Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.
  • Every child deserves the ability to be heard and understood.

If you're ready to bring your voice-and help kids find theirs-apply today and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, functional speech-language therapy services in-home or hybrid settings while creating individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support family involvement to ensure effective carryover of therapy strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Texas. Pediatric experience is preferred, and the role is open to Clinical Fellows (CFs).

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningArticulation therapyFeeding and swallowing therapyFamily-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationCommunication skillsEvidence-based practice

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,912 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $83k–$113k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas900 active6,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,384 in the last 30 days1,447 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,912 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
10
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Therapist, SLP, FlContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,912 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Referral Bonuses
Travel & CEU Stipends
Ongoing CEUs
Mentorship

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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