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Surpass Behavioral Health
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Pediatric Speech Therapist, SLP

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

At Surpass Behavioral Health, we provide high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and high-quality Speech Therapy for children and teens with autism. Our dedicated team is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and their families. Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist to be a part of our mission to make a difference.

This position will support clients in our Bowling Green, KY clinic.

Our High Value Rewards Package

  • Up to 25 paid holiday and personal days off in year one
  • DailyPay: Access your money when you want it!
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Industry-leading 360 You™ benefits program.

Employee Referral Program

  • Up to 90% off higher education (degrees, certifications) and test preparation for you and your family
  • Certain benefits may vary based on your employment status.

What You’ll Do in This Role

  • Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and assessments
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for a diverse pediatric caseload
  • Treat a variety of disorders including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive/expressive language, feeding, and social communication
  • Collaborate closely with caregivers and an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, coordinated care
  • Work in clinic settings, and potentially in-home or community settings as needed
  • Contribute to client documentation including evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
  • Partner with ABA and behavioral support staff on AAC device assessments and implementation

We are looking for compassionate Speech Language Pathologist with:

Master’s degree or higher in the area of speech-language pathology or communication disorders from an accredited institution

Speech Language Pathologist holding a Certificate in Clinical Competence (SLP-CCC) in good standing with ASHA, preferred

Current licensure or eligible for licensure for the state in which you work required

Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) practices and the ASHA ethical code with strict adherence to these policies

Valid Drivers License with Reliable Transportation

Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a seated position (on the floor or in a chair) to a standing position as well as the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. on occasion

  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
  • Employee Type
  • Employee

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  • Surpass Behavior Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for a pediatric caseload. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and caregivers to provide holistic care and support AAC device implementation.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or communication disorders and current state licensure. Candidates should hold a Certificate in Clinical Competence (SLP-CCC) and possess knowledge of HIPAA practices and ASHA ethical codes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric speech therapyTreatment planningSpeech evaluationsArticulation therapyFluency therapyFeeding therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliance

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 53% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 616 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $94k (middle half $88k–$106k)173 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Kentucky7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All speech-language pathologist listings in Kentucky104 active7,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 53% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedKentucky speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment104 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,152 in the last 30 days734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend (all specialties)+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (616 Pediatrics (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. Kentucky figures use all speech-language pathologists: too few Kentucky Pediatrics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist, SLP at Surpass Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 616 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 27 employers
6
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
11
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Loan repayment
36%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
32%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Harvest Crossing POST Acute · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Virtual Speech Language Pathologist

$72 per hour
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa Clara

Up to $140,000
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Surpass Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 25 paid holiday and personal days off in year one
DailyPay
401k plan with matching contributions
Industry-leading 360 You™ benefits program
Employee Referral Program
Up to 90% off higher education and test preparation

Living in Bowling Green

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,240/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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