Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist | Arizona Home Health
Listed compensation
$64-$92/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Places You’ll Go Therapy (PYG Therapy) is expanding our pediatric speech therapy team and is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to work with children and families throughout Arizona in the home health setting.
Our therapist-owned company provides clinicians with support for building their caseloads and maintaining strong communication, allowing you to focus on quality patient care.
Discover more about PYG Therapy at pygtherapy.com [//pygtherapy.com].
Find the Employment Option That FITS Your Career
1099 Independent Contractor | $73–$92 per hour
- Minimum of 8 sessions per week
- Support building and maintaining your caseload
- Consistent weekly patient schedule
- SLPA supervision opportunities, when applicable
Part-Time W-2 | $64–$82 per hour
Minimum of 12 sessions per week:
- PTO/PSL
- 401(k)
- Referral bonus opportunities
- CPR and Article 9 reimbursement
Full-Time W-2 | $64–$82 per hour
Minimum of 25 sessions per week:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO/PSL and 401(k)
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for professional license, CPR, Article 9, and fingerprint clearance card
- $250 annual CEU reimbursement
- $100 annual toy and therapy equipment reimbursement
We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits your needs while providing consistency for your patients.
About the Role
- Evaluate children with speech, language, and communication needs
- Develop and provide individualized speech-language therapy
- Track patient progress and maintain timely clinical documentation
- Coach families and caregivers on strategies that support communication at home
- Collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's care
- Supervise SLPAs when qualified and applicable
Required Qualifications
- Active Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist license
- CPR certification
- AHCCCS provider ID, as applicable
- Article 9 certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
Pediatric and home health experience are preferred but not required.
Job Types: Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time
Service Area: Arizona
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference in children's lives while working with a supportive therapy team, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate and provide individualized speech-language therapy to children in a home health setting. They are also responsible for tracking patient progress, maintaining clinical documentation, and coaching families on communication strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist license, CPR certification, and Article 9 certification. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel to patient homes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona 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, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $133k–$191k | Pediatrics median $101k (middle half $90k–$104k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$161k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Arizona | 16 active | 633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 53% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,186 in the last 30 days | 762 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Places You'll Go Therapy | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active listings |
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