Speech Therapist - NICU

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Full-Time Days

The NICU Therapist is responsible for the system wide administration, interpretation and evaluation of tests and measurements in the NICU. Plans and modifies treatment programs.

Works with neonatal intensive care patients, pediatric intensive care patients, pediatric inpatients and outpatients, and developmental follow-up patients with advanced level clinical competency. Works as part of a multidisciplinary care team to provide evidence based, individualized family centered developmental care.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The NICU Speech Therapist is responsible for the administration, interpretation, and evaluation of tests and measurements for neonatal and pediatric patients. They work within a multidisciplinary team to plan and modify individualized, evidence-based developmental care programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Therapy and possess a current Texas State license in Speech. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and BLS certification are required, with preference given to those with NICU or pediatric experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pediatric careClinical evaluationTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practicePatient assessmentCommunication sciencesSpanish proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist - NICU at Tenet Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,837 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas898 active6,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 14% remote · 50% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs
8
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
7
$125k-145k
4
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts