Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Compensation
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Job Description
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist-(Full-Time and Part-Time Position Currently Open)
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Package and much more!)
Position Details
- Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Full-time, part-time, and flexible schedules are available
- No weekend requirements
- Flexibility to structure daily hours around patient care and productivity expectations
- Potential for a condensed workweek, depending on caseload and coverage needs
- Ability to select the number of weeks worked annually, with up to four weeks PTO
- Nine separate holidays
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct pediatric speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based intervention addressing speech, language, feeding, AAC, and functional communication needs
- Collaborate with teachers, nurses, caregivers, and other therapy disciplines
- Incorporate developmentally appropriate, neuro-affirming, and relationship-centered treatment approaches
- Monitor progress and modify treatment plans to support functional outcomes
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Active Arkansas SLP license or eligibility for appropriate state licensure
Clinical Fellows and New Graduates Are Welcome
- Pediatric experience preferred, particularly with developmental disabilities, feeding, AAC, autism, or early intervention
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
Conduct pediatric speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. Collaborate with teachers, nurses, and caregivers to provide evidence-based intervention and monitor progress.
Requirements
Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Must hold an active Arkansas SLP license or be eligible for licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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- No weekends
Living in Batesville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $203k
- Typical market rent
- $885/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.