Speech Language Pathologist

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Starting at $60/hr

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Job Description

  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health
  • Premier Pediatric Therapy
  • Location: Houston area
  • PRN | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Pay: Starting at $60.00 per session

At Premier Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children build confidence through communication. As a leading provider of pediatric home health therapy services, we deliver high-quality, family-centered speech therapy in the comfort of each child's home, empowering children to communicate effectively and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about working with children and committed to providing exceptional care. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families we serve.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexible scheduling, a therapist-driven caseload, and the chance to help children achieve life-changing milestones, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Whole-Child Approach: Collaborate with PTs, OTs, and ABA therapists to support every aspect of a child's growth

Joyful, Supportive Culture: We combine evidence-based care with compassion, fun, and family-focused collaboration

  • Flexible Scheduling: In-home and hybrid therapy options that fit your lifestyle
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing CEUs, mentorship, and clinical development opportunities
  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $60.00 per session with potential for performance-based increases

What You'll Do

  • Deliver engaging, functional speech-language therapy services in-home or hybrid settings
  • Create individualized treatment plans focused on communication, language, articulation, and feeding/swallowing (as applicable)
  • Support family involvement and carryover of therapy strategies in everyday routines
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain clear, timely documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of Texas
  • Pediatric experience preferred (CFs welcome!)
  • A creative, caring, and engaging approach to working with children
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Our Benefits Include

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Competitive Rates
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Travel & CEU Stipends
  • Sign on bonus $2000
  • Eligibility for stipends and bonuses is based on meeting required visit minimums and length of employment.
  • Every child deserves the ability to be heard and understood.

If you're ready to bring your voice-and help kids find theirs-apply today and join the Premier Pediatric Therapy family!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, functional speech-language therapy services in-home or hybrid settings while creating individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support family involvement to ensure effective carryover of therapy strategies.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Texas. Pediatric experience is preferred, and the role is open to Clinical Fellows.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyTreatment planningCommunication therapyLanguage developmentArticulation therapyFeeding and swallowing therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationFamily-centered care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 35% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% 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)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 27 employers

13
<$125k
3
$125k-140k
11
$140k-155k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
54% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Sign-on bonus
7% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

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$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

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$43.09-$66.47/hr
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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 6,664 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.

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About Premier Pediatric Therapy

Home Health Care Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedules
Competitive rates
Referral bonuses
Travel & CEU Stipends
$2,000 Sign-on bonus