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Birch Tree Therapies
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School-Based SLP-Therapist Owned Company

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58-$68/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Contract Completion Bonus
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement

Training & Development

Birch Tree Therapies is actively seeking Speech-Language Pathologists to support our ESY programs this summer, with opportunities to continue into the 2026–2027 school year. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

Experienced SLPs, Clinical Fellows, and strong SLPAs are encouraged to apply.

About Birch Tree Therapies

Birch Tree Therapies is a therapist-owned and operated company built by school-based clinicians (SLP/OT/PT). We understand the realities of working in schools and have created the kind of workplace we wished existed when we started our careers.

We're looking for clinicians who want more than just a job. We want team members who are dependable, relationship-focused, neurodiversity-affirming, and excited to grow alongside our company. We value strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and fellow therapists.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or transitioning into schools, you'll receive the support, mentorship, and guidance needed to be successful.

What Makes BTT Different?

  • Immediate ESY opportunities available
  • Opportunity to continue into the school year
  • Strong mentorship and support
  • Paid documentation time
  • Realistic caseloads and expectations
  • Collaborative, therapist-centered culture
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership

Responsibilities

  • Provide speech-language therapy services in school settings
  • Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and screenings
  • Develop and implement IEP goals
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Maintain timely and compliant documentation
  • Who We're Looking For
  • Pennsylvania SLP License or eligibility
  • CCC-SLP, Clinical Fellow, or strong SLPA
  • Passion for working with school-aged students
  • Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practices
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Dependable, organized, and accountable
  • Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture

Compensation & Benefits

Individualized W-2 Packages May Include

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance options
  • Paid time off
  • Paid documentation time
  • CEU, travel, and materials stipends
  • Retirement options
  • Mentorship and ongoing support
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Join Our Team

If you're looking for a supportive, collaborative environment where therapists are valued, relationships matter, and student success comes first, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to join Birch Tree Therapies for ESY and the 2026–2027 school year.

Requirements

Requires a Pennsylvania SLP License or eligibility, and status as a CCC-SLP, Clinical Fellow, or strong SLPA. Candidates must be committed to neurodiversity-affirming practices and possess strong communication skills.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentClinical EvaluationsScreeningNeurodiversity-Affirming PracticeCase ManagementStrengths-Based Practice

Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$131k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Birch Tree Therapies holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 3 active listings.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based SLP-Therapist Owned Company at BIRCH TREE THERAPIES 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 7,444 active Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 14 employers

15
<$110k
0
$110k-140k
6
$140k
4
$170k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Loan repayment
26%
CME allowance
26% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - BrooklynContract

Knowledge Road · Brooklyn, New York

$75-$95/hr
#3

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Manhattan

$75-$95/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

$135k-$189k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,444 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Contract Completion Bonus
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule