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MedCare Pediatric
Houston, Texas

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Flexible Schedule

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

At MedCare Pediatric, we believe exceptional care for children begins with genuine support for the therapists who guide them. Our clinics are built to ensure clinicians feel valued, equipped, and empowered. When providers have the time and tools they need, families feel it too. We’re focused on meaningful outcomes for children and a meaningful work experience for those who serve them.

As a Speech Language Pathologist at MedCare, you’ll have the opportunity to transform the lives of children and their families. By addressing critical needs in speech, language, feeding, and swallowing, you play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges and develop essential skills. Collaboration and continuous growth are central to our approach, and you’ll work alongside a team of professionals equally committed to making a difference.

  • Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Qualifications and Responsibilities:
  • Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
  • Licensed to practice as an SLP in Texas by the anticipated start date
  • 1 year of experience preferred, but new graduates welcome to apply
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish
  • Experience in pediatrics preferred; bilingual skills a plus but not required
  • Conduct thorough evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans
  • Deliver therapy to address speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs
  • Monitor and adjust plans to ensure progress and effectiveness
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support holistic care

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Benefits and Schedule

Flexible Schedule Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN roles, with shifts available on weekdays, afterschool, and/or Saturdays

  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan
  • Bonus opportunities, including employee referral bonus, quality and profitability bonus

One-on-one Patient Care in a Collaborative Environment

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options
  • CEU access, recertification reimbursement, and company-provided laptop
  • Mentorship Program and Growth Opportunities
  • Care Coach Available for personal and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct thorough evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans to address speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and monitor patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program and hold a Texas state license. While one year of experience is preferred, new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFeeding therapySwallowing therapyTreatment planningPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

MedCare Pediatric holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 56% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas885 active6,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 56% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
MedCare Pediatricsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
6
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
35% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA

AnthroMed Education (School Services) · Waltham, Massachusetts

$50-$70/hr
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
#4

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$62-$66/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About MedCare Pediatric

Hospitals and Health Care
Stafford, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Paid Holidays
401k
Bonus Opportunities
Referral Bonus
Quality and Profitability Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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