SLP-Assistant Working with Adults with IDD

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant for Adult IDD clients in Dallas

Requirements

  • Ability to learn on the job and have the ability to utilize and augment the materials we provide.
  • Texas-issued Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant License
  • A day in the life of one of our therapists can look like:
  • Traveling to clients’ homes to provide individually tailored therapy.
  • Documenting therapy visits and contacting families and case managers to share updates.
  • Utilizing and augmenting the resources we provide to use in therapy.

Looking to hire passionate and committed SLP-Assistants who are dedicated to serving adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Southlake area. As the #1 adult IDD therapy provider in Texas, Soundly Speaking works closely with dayhab staff and families to serve our inspiring clients ages 21 and up.

Based on an hourly wage, we expect our SLP-Assistants to:

Treat a wide range of speech and language disorders.

Provide detailed therapy to achieve short and long term goals as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Be adaptable to the circumstance and work with their supervisor and case managers.

Turn in paperwork in a 24 hour timeline.

Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA, State, and Federal Regulations

Communicate with families and case managers about the progression of therapy.

  • Why apply for this position?

The opportunity to work with amazing clients in an underserved community

Changing clients’ lives by helping them find their voices

Occasional free access to Continuing Education Units as approved by ASHA for yearly license

Be a part of a friendly and motivating work environment that wants to help you continuously learn and grow as both a professional and a therapist

W2 Full Time position

Reimbursement for drive time is available.

Here at Soundly Speaking we believe God has called us to serve the adult IDD population, and we lead our employees with kindness and honesty. Our therapists work “To provide needed and deserved therapy to every single qualified IDD adult in Texas while providing compassion for today and hope for tomorrow”. We believe in our 5 core values: Consistently Communicate, Positively Passionate, Radically Reliable, Honorably Honest, and Contagiously Caring. Our therapists follow these values with each and every client, as well as in everyday life.

If you are a creative, reliable, and motivated person please apply. Upload your application, cover letter, and resume here and we will be in contact with applicants.

If you DO NOT have a valid Texas-issued Speech-Language Pathologist\ Assistant License. A valid license is obtained after completion of a Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders, 25 Clinical and 25 Observation TDLR-approved hours are also required for a Texas license. If you are needing your Clinical and/or Observation hours, please visit our website for information about getting your hours through our SLP-Assistant Program! www.soundlyspeakingtherapyservices.com/slp-assistant-program

DO NOT apply if you are not comfortable working with adults in their homes and/or outside of a clinic.

If you want to learn more about Soundly Speaking Therapy Services, please visit our website at https://www.soundlyspeakingtherapyservices.comfor more information, or email us at caleb@SoundlySpeakingTherapyServices.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individually tailored speech and language therapy to adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. Maintain detailed documentation, communicate with families and case managers, and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage disorders treatmentPatient documentationHIPAA complianceCase management communicationTherapy planningAdaptabilityTime management

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Soundly Speaking Therapy Services

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Occasional free access to Continuing Education Units (ASHA-approved)
Reimbursement for drive time