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Houston, Texas

Speech-Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing Specialist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33-$80/hr

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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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.6 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69k–$166kSpeech-Language Pathology median $97k (middle half $88k–$110k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas845 active6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,823 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.

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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$95k
3
$95k-110k
5
$110k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
CME allowance
26% this job
Loan repayment
22% this job
Relocation assistance
22% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra CostaPer Diem

CVHCare · Contra Costa County, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.6
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Student Loan Reimbursement
Guaranteed Hourly W-2 with Benefits at 20+ hrs/week
Pay-Per-Visit W-2 Option
3 Weeks PTO
Holidays
YOU Day

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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