SLP- Speech Therapist-Pediatrics-Lillington, NC
Listed compensation
$78k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatric Setting
- Lillington, NC
- Carolina Therapy Services
- $5k Sign on Bonus for Full Time
Carolina Therapy Services is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our pediatric team in Lillington, NC.
Our clinic is home to a close-knit team of speech and occupational therapists who collaborate to provide high-quality care to children across a variety of settings—including clinics. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture where clinicians can thrive and grow.
What We Offer
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule – No Weekends
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to work across diverse pediatric settings? What You'll Do:
- Provide speech therapy services to pediatric patients
- Collaborate with OT team and other providers
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Work with families, caregivers, and educators to support patient progress
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Requirements
NC SLP
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans
- Teledoc
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan (401K)-Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Company paid group life insurance
- Short & Long term disability
- Critical Illness
- Flexible Spending
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Clinical support and training
- Continuing Education
- Tuition Assistance
- Christmas Club
- Surgical & Major Imaging Discount Card
Key Responsibilities
Provide speech therapy services to pediatric patients across various clinical settings. Collaborate with occupational therapists and other providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 50% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 586 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings | listing-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k–$90k | Pediatrics median $94k (middle half $86k–$107k) | 208 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in North Carolina | 42 active | 1,399 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 50% no call · 65% no weekends | 40 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | — | through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SLP- Speech Therapist-Pediatrics-Lillington, NC at Carolina Therapy Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 586 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Lillington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $282k≈ 3.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,683/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.0
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.