TDD Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - FT

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$75-$120/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mesa, AZ - Mesa, AZ 85206Position Type: ContractorEducation Level: Masters Degree in Related FieldSalary Range: $75.00 - $120.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Limited or OccasionalJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJob description: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Valley-Wide (1099 Contractor) Location: Valley-Wide (Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, & surrounding areas) Setting: Hybrid (Clinic-Based & Home Health) Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Empower Voices.

Build Your Own Schedule. At AACT, we believe in the power of communication to unlock a child’s full potential. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to the neurodivergent community across the Phoenix Valley.

We are looking for passionate, Arizona-licensed Speech-Language Pathologists who want the clinical freedom of a contractor role backed by the reputation and client-base of a premier local provider. Competitive Contractor

Compensation

We value your expertise and offer a transparent, premium pay structure: Direct Therapy: $75.00 / hour Evaluations: $120.00 / hour SLPA Supervision: $8.00 / hour (for every hour of direct/indirect supervision provided) Why Contract with AACT? Valley-Wide Reach: We are hiring across the entire Phoenix metro area.

Work close to home or build a route that fits your lifestyle. Immediate Caseloads: Skip the slow build-up. We have families ready for services now. Clinical Autonomy: As a 1099 contractor, you manage your schedule and your approach, focusing on what you do best: changing lives. Supervision Incentives: Earn additional income by mentoring the next generation of SLPAs.

Responsibilities Assess & Evaluate

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, articulation, voice, and fluency. Tailored Therapy: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for children (Birth to 21). Collaborate: Partner with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure progress carries over into the home.

Mentor: Provide high-quality supervision to SLPAs, ensuring clinical excellence and compliance. Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely session notes and evaluation reports via our streamlined systems.

Qualifications Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Licensure: Current Arizona SLP License and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Experience: Previous experience in pediatric home health or clinic settings preferred. Mobility: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home-based services. Mindset: A collaborative spirit and a passion for serving the developmental disability community.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and implement evidence-based treatment plans for children from birth to 21. Provide clinical supervision to SLPAs and collaborate with families to ensure progress in home settings.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current Arizona SLP license, and ASHA CCC-SLP certification. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home-based services.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyClinical EvaluationTreatment PlanningCase ManagementHome Health CareNeurodivergent Care

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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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, 15% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Rise Early Intervention Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 11 active listings.

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

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 10 employers

12
<$155k
6
$155k-170k
1
$177k
5
$185k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - BronxContract

Knowledge Road · Bronx, New York

$75-$95/hr
#3

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

$75-$95/hr
#4

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Manhattan

$75-$95/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 588 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mesa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k
Typical market rent
$1,538/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rise Early Intervention Services

Medical Practices
Mesa, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical autonomy
Flexible schedule
Immediate caseloads
Supervision incentives