PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (pediatric clinic)
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Job Description
Talking Tadpoles is seeking a PRN Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about growing thoughtfully in their clinical practice, values strong relationships with the families they serve, and is interested in being part of a collaborative, supportive team. After school hours preferred.
We are a growing private practice with multiple locations and offer flexible scheduling, including 4-day workweek options, to support work–life harmony. This position is based at our Arlington clinic.
Growth Opportunities May Include
- Ongoing clinical mentorship and collaboration
- Development of specialty areas (feeding, AAC, early intervention, school-based services)
- Opportunities to take on mentorship or leadership roles over time
- Multiple pathways for advancement within a multi-location practice
Responsibilities
- Provide pediatric speech-language therapy in accordance with evidence-based practice and clinic guidelines
- Complete evaluations, re-evaluations, and reassessments in a timely and defensible manner
- Develop individualized plans of care based on assessment findings
- Deliver patient care within scope of practice and demonstrated clinical competencies
- Educate and communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate instruction and support
- Document evaluations, daily notes, and patient progress accurately and timely in the EMR
- Participate in staff development, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and in-services
- Support quality improvement and clinic initiatives as needed
Additional Job Requirements
- Ability to arrive to assigned locations on time and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
- Ability to work scheduled hours
- Meticulous attention to detail over the course of the workday
- Ability to sustain physical and mental activity throughout a scheduled workday
- Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally charged or high-stimulation environments
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30–40 pounds occasionally
Ability to Maintain Prolonged Standing or Sitting
- Ability to maintain required licensure, certifications, and eligibility to work in the United States throughout employment
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and reach throughout the workday
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
Competitive compensation, based on completed clinical hours, commensurate with experience, caseload, and role
Opportunities for increased earnings through clinical contribution, specialization, and expanded responsibilities
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, including 4-day work week options
- Mentorship, collaboration, and leadership development opportunities
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Texas SLP license (or eligibility)
- Pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate professionally with clinical and administrative teams
- Commitment to ethical, family-centered care
Bilingual Preferred But Not Required
- Clinical mentorship and onboarding support are available for clinicians building experience.
- Learn more about us at talkingtadpoles.com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (pediatric clinic) at Talking Tadpoles a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,842 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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