Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Compensation
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Job Description
About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies
At Synaptic Pediatric Therapies (SPT), we’re passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. Our collaborative team of clinicians works in an uplifting, child-centered environment that values innovation, integrity, and connection.
We’re expanding our leadership team at our Arlington Clinic and seeking an experienced Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to guide and mentor our therapists, support clinical operations, and ensure high-quality patient care.
Position Overview
As the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll balance direct patient care with leadership responsibilities. You’ll foster professional growth within your team, maintain exceptional standards of care, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape clinical policies and practices.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician who loves mentorship, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to take on a leadership role in pediatric therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Documentation
- Conduct comprehensive therapy sessions and evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
- Provide education and ongoing communication to parents and families.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and support clinic therapists to ensure excellence in patient care and documentation.
- Lead regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins.
- Supervise Clinical Fellows and SLP students as needed.
- Participate in therapist hiring and onboarding.
- Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative clinic culture.
Operations & Collaboration
- Collaborate with Clinical Directors to implement and improve clinic procedures.
- Participate in leadership meetings and ongoing professional development.
- Address patient or clinician concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the therapist and patient experience.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Texas SLP license and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.
- Minimum 2-3 years of pediatric experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent time management and documentation abilities.
- Deep commitment to ethical, high-quality, family-centered care.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
Why Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies?
- Supportive, mission-driven work culture.
- Leadership development and mentorship opportunities.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
- 25 days of Time off per year
- Uncapped Paid Time Off Accrual (around 12-17 days per year)
- State-of-the-Art Facilities for a Speech Language Pathologists
- Fully equipped therapy gym.
- Your own therapy room.
- Therapy materials budget.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Schedule
You will be available to be scheduled during clinic hours of 9:00AM-6:30PM Monday - Friday, with regular sessions on Monday - Thursdays, and Fridays reserved for reschedules.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Ready to Start Your SPT Journey? Apply today!
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,873 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas | 875 active | 6,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,494 in the last 30 days | 1,342 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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