Pays Starting at $38/hrSpeech-Language Pathology Assistant market median is ~$140k (9 jobs)

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem
Posted 50m ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN pediatric SLPA. Flexible scheduling, in-home or hybrid. $38/session plus $2K sign-on. Ennis, TX.

Join Premier Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – PRN, $2K Sign-On in Ennis, Texas, United States. Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Premier Pediatric Therapy PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options Pay: Starting at $38.00 per session Make a Big Impact with Little Voices! At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we help children find their voice - literally and figuratively!

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $2,000.
  • CEU Stipends
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Ongoing Training & Mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Premier Pediatric Therapy in Ennis, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide engaging speech-language therapy to pediatric patients under the supervision of a licensed SLP. Maintain detailed clinical documentation and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support child development.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) in the state of Texas. Experience or a strong interest in pediatric therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-language therapyPediatric therapyClinical documentationCommunication skillsCollaborationPatient careMulti-disciplinary teamwork

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Relocation assistance
16%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU Stipends
Travel Stipends
Referral Bonuses
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Flexible Scheduling
Ongoing Training & Mentorship