Speech Therapist- Pediatrics
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$80/visit
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Speech Therapist (ST), Early Intervention & Pediatrics
Delaware | Flexible Schedule | Pay up to $80 per visit
Come for the Flexibility. Stay for the Impact.
At BAYADA, we believe therapists deserve more than just a job, they deserve support, flexibility, and the opportunity to truly make a difference. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is always on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children and empowering families.
We are currently seeking passionate Speech Therapists (ST) to join our Early Intervention and pediatric team in Delaware.
- Why STs Choose BAYADA
- Flexibility That Fits Your Life
- Set your own schedule based on your availability
- Choose your geographic coverage area
- Part-Time (25+ visits/week), Per Diem (5 visits/week)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Rates
- Weekly pay
- Travel stipend
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unmatched Clinical Support
- Dedicated office team supporting you in the field
- Paid orientation
- Comprehensive onboarding & professional development
- Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement
- 24/7 clinical support
- Collaborative team of experienced clinicians
- What You’ll Do
As an Early Intervention ST, you will:
- Partner with families using a coaching-based interaction style
- Empower caregivers with tools to support their child’s development
- Deliver therapy in natural environments — homes, childcare settings, playgrounds, libraries, and more
- Use electronic documentation for each visit
- Complete weekly scheduled visits
- What We’re Looking For
- Active Speech Therapist license in good standing
- Birth-to-Five, and/or Home Care experience preferred
- Passion for family-centered, community-based care
- Pay: Up to $80 per visit based on experience
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As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist will partner with families using a coaching-based style to support child development in natural environments. Responsibilities include delivering therapy in homes or community settings and maintaining accurate electronic documentation for each visit.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Speech Therapist license in good standing. Experience in birth-to-five or home care settings is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathologist median $94k (middle half $84k–$105k)163 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Delaware index 99.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Delaware | 47 active | 7,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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