Speech-Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
Listed compensation
$33-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Feeding & Swallowing Specialist (CCC-SLP)
Grow Your Skills. Find Your People. Make a Difference.
Relocation Assistance | Sign-On Bonus | Student Loan Reimbursement Available
What if your next SLP job felt less like a job—and more like a team that has your back?
At Cole, you’ll join experienced feeding specialists who believe in collaboration over isolation, mentorship over “figure it out yourself,” and celebrating progress every step of the way.
We’re looking for a CCC-SLP with at least 1 year of pediatric feeding experience, including complex medical cases, to join our growing Houston team.
Houston, TX — 13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 100, 77040
Compensation Options
Guaranteed Hourly W-2: $33–$41/hour + benefits at 20+ hours/week
Pay-Per-Visit W-2: $50–$76/hour for therapy, $80 Evaluation + benefits at 20+ hours/week
Why COLE?
You’ll have support from day one.
- True team environment: 5 feeding therapists in-clinic + 20+ feeding specialists across Houston
- Built-in mentorship: On-site clinical support and access to Cole’s Feeding Program
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other clinicians
- Real opportunities to grow: Leadership pathways, professional development, and a $500 CEU stipend
- A culture that cares: We support each other, celebrate wins, and genuinely enjoy working together
- And Yes, You Get to Have a Life, Too.
- Manageable caseload: Only 26 of 40 hours in direct patient care
- Flexible scheduling
- 3 weeks PTO + holidays + a “YOU” Day
- Pay Per Visit or Hourly options
- Part-time with opportunity to grow into full-time
What You Bring
- CCC-SLP
- Texas SLP license
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- 1+ year pediatric feeding experience, including complex cases
- A collaborative mindset and passion for helping children thrive and passion for helping children thrive
Ready to find a team that invests in YOU?
At Cole, we don’t just want you to fill a position. We want you to build a career.
Apply today and connect personally with one of our Directors of Talent—a seasoned SLP who has been part of Cole for nearly 20 years. They’ll answer your questions and give you an inside look at what makes this team special.
Come grow with us. Your next chapter starts here.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy to patients with complex medical needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, PTs, and other SLPs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CCC-SLP certification, a Texas SLP license, and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. A minimum of 1 year of pediatric feeding experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.6 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $69k–$166k | Speech-Language Pathology median $97k (middle half $88k–$110k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas | 845 active | 6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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