Speech Language Pathologist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)
Listed compensation
$77k-$91k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
- Salary Range: $76,839.00 - $91,246.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our community-based early intervention team and partner with families to help infants and toddlers build communication skills, achieve developmental milestones, and thrive in their everyday environments. Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an SLP in our Early Intervention (EI) Department to provide therapy services in children’s natural environments, community settings, and through telehealth. In this role, you will ensure compliance with Early Intervention (EI) guidelines, documentation standards, and funding requirements while delivering high-quality, family-focused services that empower caregivers and support children’s developmental progress.
- vision of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Compensation & Benefits $76,839 - $91,246 annually + an additional $1,500 sign-on bonus Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance Short- and long-term dis
- ability insurance Generous paid time off and holiday pay Flexible work schedule Monthly remote work stipend 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement program Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance Employee assistance program Credit union membership Employer-paid training About Developmental Pathways Since 1964, DP has supported more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families across Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. We connect people to vital resources and advocate for meaningful, fulfilling lives. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where you can grow and make an impact. You Belong: https://www. dpcolo. org/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity/ Additional Responsibilities May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Evaluation Eligibility and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i. e., EVV) Help families determine priorities for service Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures Submit billing and supporting documentation timely Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedule and facilitate meetings as needed Maintain EI Provider and billing portal Ensure adherence to Di
- vision for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the pro
- vision of services. Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines May be asked to participate in the super
- vision of Clinical Fellow Year through CFY Program Speech Language Pathologists can earn credentialing on the job. As a result, there are certain job duties regarding billing and evaluations that Speech Language Pathologists must perform with supervisor review & approval If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo. org
Key Responsibilities
Provide speech-language therapy services to children ages 0 to 36 months using a coaching model to empower caregivers in natural environments. Maintain accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and collaborate with families and service coordinators to implement Individualized Family Service Plans.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program and two years of relevant experience. Must hold active DORA licensure in Colorado and ASHA certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus) at Developmental Pathways a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,132 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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