Speech Language Pathologist I Pediatrics
Listed compensation
$72k-$105k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology | ranked against 7,467 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $72k–$105k | Pediatrics median $95k (middle half $86k–$107k)230 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in North Carolina | 31 active | 636 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 65% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment252 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,181 in the last 30 days | 773 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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