Lead Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$78k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym of Cedar Park, TX
  • Full-time
  • Salaried
  • In person
  • Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

$72,000 – $78,000/year + uncapped productivity bonus

About Little Land Since 2014, Little Land has helped children reach their potential through occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and ABA — all under one roof, next to our own sensory-rich play gym.

Why Clinicians Choose Little Land

A true salary. Your pay never drops for cancellations, no-shows, documentation, or admin time.

Weekdays only. Monday–Friday, no weekends required.

Real time off. Paid PTO, nine paid holidays.

One roof, whole child. Work side by side with OT, PT, speech, and ABA colleagues on shared kids.

Room to grow. A clear path into clinical leadership as our speech department expands.

The role Our Lead Speech-Language Pathologist is the clinical anchor of our speech team. You will carry a pediatric caseload, supervise SLPAs, and mentor Clinical Fellows as they earn their CCCs. You will report to our Executive Clinical Director (SLP), and work closely with our Administrative Director on patient scheduling.

What You Will Do

  • Evaluate and treat children with speech, language, fluency, AAC, and feeding needs
  • Supervise SLPAs in line with Texas licensure rules, including observation, documentation review, and plan-of-care oversight
  • Mentor and supervise Clinical Fellows through their CF year per ASHA requirements
  • Write clear, timely evaluations, plans of care, and progress notes that meet payer requirements
  • Coach parents with strategies they can use at home
  • Collaborate with our OT, PT, and ABA teams on shared clients
  • Help build speech programs and clinical standards as the team grows

What You Bring

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program
  • Active Texas SLP license (or able to obtain one before your start date) and ASHA CCC-SLP
  • Eligible to supervise SLPAs under Texas rules and to mentor Clinical Fellows under ASHA rules
  • 3+ years of pediatric SLP experience, outpatient clinic preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, such as supervising SLPAs, CFs, or graduate students, or leading a clinical program
  • AAC, feeding, PROMPT, or apraxia training is a plus

What Success Looks Like

  • The SLPAs and Clinical Fellows you supervise are compliant, confident, and on track, with CFs earning their CCCs.
  • Your caseload is full and your documentation sets the example for the team.
  • You help shape speech programs and clinical standards with the Executive Clinical Director.

How we lead Every Little Land leader is held to our ten Leadership Principles. As a lead, you will be expected to:

Own the outcome. Take responsibility for results, not just tasks.

Extend the line. Your authority comes from your role, not from being liked; build rapport with the team while keeping the objectivity to coach fairly.

Develop your people. Coach the SLPAs and Clinical Fellows you supervise.

Resolve conflict directly. Address friction at its source instead of letting it spread.

Receive feedback without defensiveness. Hear feedback about yourself, not just give it.

Schedule Monday–Friday, 9:00 a. m.–6:00 p. m., with a one-hour lunch. No weekends required. This is an in-person role at our Cedar Park clinic.

Benefits

Base salary of $72,000–$78,000 (based on experience), plus an uncapped quarterly productivity bonus. This is a true salaried role: your pay is never reduced for admin time, documentation, or patient cancellations and no-shows

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, with Little Land covering 50% of premiums
  • Two weeks of paid time off
  • Nine paid holidays
  • CEU reimbursement paid by Little Land
  • A clear path toward clinical leadership as our speech department grows

How to apply Submit your resume and a short note about how you approach supervising and developing newer clinicians. Qualified candidates will be invited to meet our clinical leadership team.

Good to know This role requires a background check and the ability to work at floor level, lift and move children and equipment, and keep up with active kids. Little Land is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Salary: 72000 - 78000 USD Per annum

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Speech-Language Pathologist will manage a pediatric caseload while supervising SLPAs and mentoring Clinical Fellows. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop clinical standards and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active Texas SLP license with ASHA CCC-SLP certification. At least 3 years of pediatric experience and demonstrated leadership or supervisory skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric speech therapyClinical supervisionFeeding therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningParent coachingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 637 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$72k–$78kPediatrics median $85k (middle half $80k–$104k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Texas161 active642 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (637 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 637 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
3
$140k
4
$145k-165k
2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
33%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$61.5-$75.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 637 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym logo

About Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym

Medical Practices
Cedar Park, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Two weeks PTO
Nine paid holidays
CEU reimbursement
Uncapped productivity bonus

Living in Cedar Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,702/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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