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BAYADA Home Health Care
New Castle, Delaware

Speech Therapist- Pediatrics

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$80/visit

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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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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. They are responsible for delivering therapy, maintaining electronic documentation, and completing weekly scheduled visits.

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

Speech therapyFamily-centered care

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 Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $94k (middle half $84k–$105k)163 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Delaware5 active633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 60% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+4.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 26 employers
10
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
11
$130k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Travel stipend
PTO
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid orientation
Bi-annual continuing education reimbursement

Living in New Castle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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