Speech Therapist- Specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2-8 yr old

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45–52.00 /hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatric Autism & AAC Specialist
  • Location: East Texas Clinic (On-Site)
  • Position Type: Part-Time, Hourly (W2)
  • Hours: Approx. 14–17 hours per week (Flexible scheduling within clinic operating hours)
  • Compensation: $45-52 / hour (Paid for direct treatment and dedicated administrative time)

About Our Clinic

We provide comprehensive, integrated care for pediatric clients on the autism spectrum in East Texas. Our clinic utilizes an on-site model where children are already present for daily programming, resulting in exceptionally high scheduling compliance and a collaborative, supportive therapy environment.

We are looking for a dedicated, licensed SLP to join our multidisciplinary team to lead our speech therapy program, with a specific focus on robust communication solutions, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

Job Summary

As a part-time SLP, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based speech, language, and swallowing therapy to a dedicated caseload of 14 pediatric clients.

Because our clients are already on-site, you will enjoy maximum scheduling efficiency with zero travel time and the unique ability to seamlessly pivot between clients if unexpected schedule changes occur.

You will play a pivotal role in managing our speech program, including evaluating, programming, and implementing high-tech and low-tech AAC devices for our non-verbal or minimally verbal clients.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Therapy: Deliver individualized speech-language treatment sessions (primarily billing CPT 92507) tailored to the unique communication profiles of children on the autism spectrum.

AAC Implementation & Coding: Oversee the evaluation (CPT 92607), customization, programming, and ongoing clinical use of speech-generating devices (CPT 92609) for 4 active AAC clients.

Case Rotation Efficiency: Utilize our on-site model to maximize daily billable hours by dynamically adjusting your daily session lineup when a specific client is unavailable.

Evaluations & Progress Notes: Conduct comprehensive speech/language evaluations (CPT 92523) for incoming clients and maintain strict compliance with documentation requirements for insurance authorization.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside our behavioral floor staff and clinic leadership to ensure communication goals and AAC device layouts are supported throughout the client's entire clinic day.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice as an SLP in the State of Texas.

Certification

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Experience

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with pediatric populations on the autism spectrum is highly preferred.

AAC Skillset: Demonstrated experience or advanced training in evaluating, programming, and securing funding packets for AAC devices with major commercial plans (e. g., BCBS, Optum) and Texas Medicaid (TMHP).

Skills

Exceptional clinical documentation skills, flexibility, and a passion for working within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Benefits & Perks

  • Highly Competitive Hourly Rate: $45-52.00 per hour, paid via standard W2 payroll.
  • Guaranteed Paid Administrative Block: Includes 3 hours of guaranteed paid administrative time per week for documentation, insurance reports, and AAC programming.
  • Zero Commute / Predictable Income: All clients are in-house; no driving between home health visits.

Collaborative Culture: Work hand-in-hand with an on-site team that ensures your clients are prepped and ready for their speech sessions. Over half of our staff have been with us over a year and several more celebrating 2 years with us.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a valid Texas state license, and ASHA CCC-SLP certification. Preference is given to candidates with 1-2 years of experience in pediatric autism and AAC funding expertise.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Autism Spectrum DisordersPediatric TherapyCase ManagementPatient Evaluation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $49k (middle half $44k–$104k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Texas1,063 active7,660 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 38% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist- Specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2-8 yr old at Coastal Kids Autism Treatment Center a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Guaranteed paid administrative block (3 hrs/week)
Zero commute (all clients in-house)
Collaborative culture

Living in Palestine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,453/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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