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Mighty Minds and Muscles
New York, New York

Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$50-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Speech and Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)

Mighty Minds and Muscles Therapy & Coaching Services is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and special education teachers at our Lower Manhattan office and as an in clinic and in school provider. This is a gym where teamwork, collaboration, and interdisciplinary mentorship is valued.

Our clinic is a neurodiverse-affirming environment, and experience with ADHD and ASD is highly valued. During mentorship, you will learn sensory techniques and strategies.

Our clientele also includes individuals with needs in oral motor and myofunctional development, language development, social skills, feeding, executive functioning, and articulation.

As part of our team, you will work directly under the director of our speech therapy division but you will be working side-by-side with our occupational therapists in our sensory gym setting. An extensive collection of therapy supplies, games and equipment will be at your fingertips.

The Position

This role includes three days a week in a school alongside one of our OTs and the opportunity for after school sessions in our clinic in Tribeca.

Requirements

A minimum of 3+ years of experience is preferred, but the right fit is essential, and candidates with less experience, including CFs, will be considered.

  • Previous experience in pediatrics.
  • A valid NY Speech-Language Pathology License and professional liability insurance. (CCCs preferred but not necessary for consideration.)
  • NYC DOE fingerprinting and clearance required prior to the start date.
  • Experience working with ADHD and ASD is a plus.
  • Specialty certifications and a non-traditional approach are highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance potential
  • Referral program
  • Mentorship Program

Expectations

  • Self-motivated, self-disciplined, creative and confident working independently.
  • Be willing to work in a small, personable setting with an abundance of resources.
  • Confident, good at communicating, and creative.
  • Be willing to invest in themselves through mentorship and continuing education.

Compensation

Pay: 1099 contractor to start with pay range $50 - $75/hr (with CCCs) and is dependent on experience, contracts/locations you are willing to take and your performance. Any additional clients brought into the center will be rewarded.

About Us

Mighty Minds and Muscles Therapy & Coaching Services is in Lower Manhattan. We provide a collaborative, rewarding, and energetic work environment. Our goal is to provide you with mentorship, knowledge, growth, and tons of learning opportunities to support you in becoming an expert SLP. Oh and children to fill your day!

  • Our work environment includes
  • Growth opportunities
  • On-the-job mentorship programs
  • Program development

Send your resume and let's talk about the possibilities!

Key Responsibilities

Provide speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients in both school and clinic settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists to implement sensory and developmental strategies.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech and language pathologyADHD supportASD supportOral motor developmentFeeding therapyCommunication

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$156kPediatrics median $99k (middle half $88k–$99k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York12 active629 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 48% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 4% offer loan repayment309 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,151 in the last 30 days751 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Mighty Minds and Musclessilver tier, 81/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), Top Employers work-life 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 Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist at Mighty Minds and Muscles a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 616 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$105k
2
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k
5
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
37%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Voice Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$72-$80/hr
#4

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mighty Minds and Muscles

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
New York, NY
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Opportunity for Advancement
Training & Development
Competitive Salary
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development Assistance
Referral Program
Mentorship Program

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
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.