Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$60 per sessionor $60 per visit

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Texarkana, TX
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
  • Pay: Starting at $60 per visit

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we help turn communication challenges into moments of confidence and connection. As a leading provider of in-home pediatric therapy services, we are committed to supporting children and families through compassionate, high-quality care delivered where it matters most.

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about working with children and values collaboration in a supportive, child-centered environment. Whether you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate, if you are looking to make a meaningful impact-one child and one breakthrough at a time-we would love to connect with you.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists to support all areas of development

  • Supportive Team Culture: A positive environment grounded in evidence-based practice and family-focused care
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing mentorship, CEUs, and clinical development opportunities
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $60 per session with opportunities for performance-based increases

What You'll Do

  • Provide engaging, functional speech-language therapy services in the home setting
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing communication, language, articulation, and feeding/swallowing as applicable
  • Educate and support families to encourage carryover of therapy strategies into daily routines
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain timely, accurate documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license
  • Pediatric experience preferred, but new graduates and Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply
  • Creative, compassionate, and child-centered approach
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits Include

  • Flexible schedules
  • Competitive rates
  • Referral bonuses

Travel & CEU Stipends

Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.

If you're looking for a place to grow, feel supported, and make a real difference, Premier Pediatric Therapy would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans to improve patient communication and functional outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold the necessary professional credentials and licensure to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. Strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively in a healthcare setting are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningCommunication disordersRehabilitation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,912 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $83k–$113k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas900 active6,923 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,384 in the last 30 days1,447 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,912 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
10
$130k-150k
4
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
43% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#2

Speech Therapist, SLP, FlContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,912 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedules
Competitive Rates
Referral Bonuses
Travel & CEU Stipends
Ongoing Mentorship
CEUs

Living in Texarkana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Texarkana, TX-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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