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Durham, North Carolina

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$105k

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off

Vision Insurance

We’re currently seeking experienced Pediatric Speech Therapists to provide services in a child’s natural environment – that may be a patient's home, daycare, or behavioral clinic. We are hiring for both immediate and future start dates, and we work closely with every therapist to ensure a smooth, confident onboarding experience.

Fox Health was founded on the belief that every team member matters. We prioritize open communication, appreciation, and genuine care—for our patients and our providers. We’re looking for therapists who are collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable speaking up in an ever-evolving healthcare environment.

  • Role
  • This position is community-based, serving children and families in:
  • Homes
  • Daycares
  • Telehealth
  • Private schools
  • Behavioral Therapy Clinics
  • Job Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy using accepted best practices
  • Manage a full caseload including evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharges
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with clear short- and long-term goals
  • Complete timely, accurate daily documentation in accordance with company and payer requirements
  • Communicate consistently and effectively with families and caregivers to support carryover
  • Ensure services and documentation meet state licensure, payer, and company standards
  • Support clinical quality through adherence to best practices and participation in documentation reviews
  • Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams on outcomes, performance improvement, and workflow planning
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, supportive work culture
  • Maintain responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

How We Help Our Therapists

  • We want our providers to be completely dedicated to their patients without worrying about administrative work; therefore, Fox Health we will handle:
  • Case building
  • Record keeping and communications with families
  • Coordination (scheduling, rescheduling and confirming sessions)
  • Physician approvals and Insurance authorizations
  • Provide continuing education resources

Benefits

Competitive salary, with bi-weekly payroll and direct deposit - Documentation and in-between patient travel time compensation included.

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Retirement Plan Matching
  • Personal Health insurance
  • Personal Dental insurance
  • Personal Vision insurance
  • Professional and general liability company insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development, with license reimbursement
  • Toolkit with Assessments and Manipulatives

Flexible Schedule

  • Caseload Management: We help you schedule and maintain your caseload, including working with insurances for authorizations
  • Supportive Network

Compensation Structure

Compensation Structure: $35-$50/hr ($72,000-$105,000 annually).

Compensation is an estimate for a full-time employee or contractor. Benefits are only available to employees who meet qualifying criteria.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based pediatric speech therapy services across various community settings including homes and clinics. Manage a full caseload by developing treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced pediatric speech therapists capable of working in a community-based environment. The role requires adherence to state licensure standards and a commitment to evidence-based clinical practices.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticePatient EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Quality Assurance

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina 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, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$72k–$105kPediatrics median $94k (middle half $86k–$107k)215 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in North Carolina24 active628 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
13
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
23%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 568 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fox Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Apex, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement Plan
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,626/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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