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Discovery Therapy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Flexible Schedule

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $117/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Flexibility, Flexibility, Flexibility!

At Discovery Therapy, you choose your schedule—no kidding!

We’re seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Early Intervention team serving children throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Whether you want full-time, part-time, PRN, or contract/per-diem, we have an option that fits your lifestyle.

Why Join Discovery Therapy

  • Total Flexibility – Set your schedule and work the hours you want
  • Supportive Community – Be part of a team that values your expertise
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training and development opportunities

Competitive Pay – Starting at $117/hr,

Qualifications

  • Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university
  • CCCs completed

Available Positions

  • Full-Time SLP
  • Part-Time SLP
  • Per-Diem SLP

PRN SLP

Take control of your schedule and start making an impact today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech-language pathology services to children within the Early Intervention program across the Philadelphia area. Manage a flexible caseload while maintaining professional standards and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTherapy planningPediatric careCommunication disordersDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Flexible Schedule at Discovery Therapy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,328 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Discovery Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 22 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 9 employers

4
<$150k
1
$156k
2
$165k-180k
1
$187k
4
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 9 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
11
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#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
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

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

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Discovery Therapy

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Supportive community
Professional growth opportunities
Competitive pay