Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $78K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join RiverKids?? Full Benefit package for Full-Time CREW members? Flexible scheduling (Part-Time, Full-Time, PRN options)? Supportive, family-focused company culture? Treat within your comfort zone — always? Make a real impact in the lives of children

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatric Home Health

Part-Time | Full-Time | PRN

At RiverKids Pediatric Home Health, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of our CREW. Our CREW makes it possible for us to do what we love most: serve and support our kiddos and families with exceptional care. Therapists have the opportunity to build their own schedules without restrictions or limitations.

Position Overview

RiverKids Pediatric Home Health is actively seeking Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA)to provide in-home pediatric therapy services in varies locations. We serve Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo and all surrounding areas. We offer flexible scheduling — allowing you to maintain work-life balance while delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat pediatric patients in a home health setting
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
  • Implement evidence-based speech and language interventions
  • Educate families and caregivers on therapy strategies and progress
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary therapy teams

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • License reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Language

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

  • Speech Language Pathology License (Required)
  • Work Location: On the road

Requirements

Qualifications

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Active Texas SLP license
  • ASHA CCCs preferred (or CFY welcome)
  • CPR Certificate

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Active Texas SLPA license

For All Candidates

  • Pediatric experience preferred (home health experience a plus)
  • Bilingual (preferred not required)
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Auto Insurance
  • Passion for working with children and families
  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionPatient EvaluationCaregiver EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSpanish LanguageCommunication Skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at RiverKids Pediatric Home Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 576 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$72k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 14 employers

11
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
1
$130k
6
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
26% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

CVHCare · Contra Costa County, California

Up to $140,000
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

CVHCare · Oakland, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - San Francisco/San Mateo

Up to $140,000
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

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

  • On-site

Living in Manvel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,030/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About RiverKids Pediatric Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pearland, Tx
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurance