Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

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Starting at $38

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $38.00 per session

Join Our Mission to Help Kids Find Their Voice

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we specialize in in-home pediatric therapy services that empower children to communicate, connect, and thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our collaborative, child-focused team.

Why Work With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children's communication, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

  • Professional Growth: CEU stipend, mentorship, and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture: A positive, team-oriented environment built on respect and collaboration.
  • Flexibility & Balance: PRN and part-time scheduling options that work with your availability.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging, evidence-based speech-language therapy under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
  • Support children in building speech, language, and communication skills for daily life and school success.
  • Collaborate with families and caregivers to ensure consistency and progress at home.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and work closely with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) in Texas.
  • Experience or strong interest in pediatrics.
  • Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset.
  • A positive attitude and passion for working with children.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay starting at $36.00 per session
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • CEU stipend for continuing education
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Travel stipends

Referral Bonuses

Apply today to join Premier Pediatric Therapy and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Premier Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $60k (middle half $56k–$102k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Texas845 active6,952 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Starting at $38.00 per session
$2,000 sign-on bonus
CEU stipend
Flexible scheduling
Travel stipends
Referral bonuses
Mentorship and ongoing training
Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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