Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Clinical leadershipTreatment planningPatient evaluationClinical documentationStaff supervisionFamily educationEvidence-based practice

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).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,873 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas875 active6,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas 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 listings2,494 in the last 30 days1,342 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,873 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 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
6
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
3
$145k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Harvest Crossing POST Acute · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Virtual Speech Language Pathologist

$72 per hour
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,873 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
Richardson, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
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
Fully equipped therapy gym
Your own therapy room
Therapy materials budget

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k
Typical market rent
$1,468/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
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 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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