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Pediatric Speech Lab
Waldorf, Maryland

Speech-Language Pathologist

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$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

$50–$55/HOUR | IN-CLINIC | OCTOBER–DECEMBER

Pediatric Speech Lab | Waldorf, MD

Pediatric Speech Lab (PSL) is looking for a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to join our in-clinic team from October through December.

This is a great opportunity for an SLP looking to pick up additional hours, supplement another position, gain additional pediatric experience, or take on a flexible PRN opportunity while working with children and families.

While the initial need is October through December, there may be an opportunity for the position to continue beyond December based on clinic needs and scheduling.

At PSL, you'll work as part of a collaborative pediatric team that includes SLPs, BCBAs, RBTs, and other clinical professionals. We value teamwork, communication, and providing individualized care that meets each child's needs.

About the Position

As a PRN SLP, you will provide individualized speech and language services to pediatric clients in our clinic. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with children while collaborating with families and other members of the clinical team.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing individualized speech and language therapy to pediatric clients
  • Completing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
  • Monitoring and documenting client progress
  • Collaborating with families, BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other clinical team members
  • Providing parent education and support
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Participating in clinical meetings and team collaboration as needed
  • Using evidence-based practices to address each child's communication goals
  • Creating a positive, supportive, and engaging therapy environment

Why Join Pediatric Speech Lab?

We believe our clinicians play an important role in the success of our clients and our organization. We strive to provide a supportive environment where clinicians can focus on providing quality care while being part of a collaborative team.

As a PRN SLP with PSL, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work directly with children in a pediatric clinic setting
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a PRN position
  • Collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other clinical professionals
  • Build meaningful relationships with children and their families
  • Expand your pediatric clinical experience
  • Receive clinical collaboration and support
  • Be part of a team that is committed to quality patient care

Qualifications

Required

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
  • CCC-SLP
  • Appropriate Maryland licensure
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to provide compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care
  • Interest in working with children and families

Highly Preferred

  • Pediatric experience
  • Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary clinical environment

Position Details

  • Position: PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Pay: $50–$55 per hour
  • Location: Pediatric Speech Lab – Waldorf, MD
  • Setting: In-clinic
  • Employment Period: October–December, with potential for continued work based on clinic needs
  • Schedule: PRN / Flexible
  • Population: Pediatric clients

Whether you're looking to add hours to your current schedule, gain additional pediatric experience, or take advantage of a PRN clinical opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're an SLP who enjoys working with children and values a collaborative clinical environment, we invite you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide individualized speech and language therapy to pediatric clients within a clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and families.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyTreatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticeMultidisciplinary CollaborationCommunication SkillsAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportDevelopmental Disabilities Support

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 33% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 25 employers

8
<$120k
6
$120k-135k
11
$135k-150k
4
$156k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
53%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
13%
Sign-on bonus
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,782 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Waldorf

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$2,291/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pediatric Speech Lab

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Waldorf, Maryland

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule
Clinical collaboration and support