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Greenville, North Carolina

Speech Language Pathologist I Pediatrics

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$105k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for administering diagnostic and habilitative/ rehabilitative services to patients referred for services and maintaining records pertinent to such services. Observes, evaluates and documents diagnostic and treatment effects.

Consults with supervisor on all pertinent matters for program and professional development (i. e. research projects, expansion of programs, record keeping, policies and procedures, etc.). Will also be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology OR Master's degree in Communication Science and Disorders is required.

Less Than Three Years of Licensure

  • Current Speech Language Pathology License issued by NCBOESLPA is required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology awarded by ASHA is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • Clinical Ladder Pay Range
  • $72259.20 - $105328.08
  • Other Information
  • ECU Health

About James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital

At the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital, located at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, we are committed to caring for the kids of eastern North Carolina.

As the region's only Children's Hospital, this hospital within a hospital has a total 197 beds and bassinets, including a Level IV NICU, quaternary PICU with ECMO capabilities, a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, and a specialized critical care transport team.

In partnership with Women's Services, we provide comprehensive maternal care across labor and delivery and mother-baby services, with specialized clinical expertise to support high-risk pregnancies and complex deliveries.

Using the latest technologies and highly trained personnel, our child-centered clinical care is unrivaled. The facilities and pediatric services are strategically designed to meet the unique needs of children actively involving families from start to finish.

Our team at Maynard Children's Hospital is committed to transforming the future of eastern North Carolina, one child at a time.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric patients while maintaining accurate clinical records. They will also participate in interdisciplinary team activities and consult with supervisors regarding program development and professional practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science and Disorders. A current North Carolina Speech Language Pathology license is required, along with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from ASHA.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic ServicesHabilitative ServicesPatient EvaluationDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric Care

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 ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,467 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$72k–$105kPediatrics median $95k (middle half $86k–$107k)230 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in North Carolina31 active636 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment252 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,181 in the last 30 days773 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,467 Speech-Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-140k
10
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Harvest Crossing POST Acute · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA

$50-$70/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 626 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ECU Health Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenville, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Ladder Pay Range

Living in Greenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,460/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Greenville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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