Speech-Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing Specialist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Cole Health as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Feeding Specialist, Flexible Options in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the best care possible * Evaluate and treat primarily feeding patients, with opportunities to suppor.
Requirements
- Texas SLP license
- Master’s degree in Speech
- Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- oriented mindset and passion for helping children succeed
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $68.6K - $166.4K
- 21 days PTO.
- CME allowance: $500.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cole Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist - Feeding & Swallowing Specialist at Cole Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Cole Health is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Cole Health lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $69k to $166k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Houston, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($69k–$166k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric feeding, Swallowing therapy, Speech-language pathology, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Complex medical cases, Patient evaluation, Therapy planning, Clinical mentorship. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for pediatric patients with feeding and swallowing needs. Develop and implement individualized therapy plans while building meaningful connections with patients and their families.
Benefits package: Relocation assistance, Sign-on bonus, Student loan support, Flexible scheduling options, Manageable caseload expectations, Professional development, $500 CEU stipend, Generous PTO (3 weeks + holidays + a 'YOU' Day). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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