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Tri-County Therapy
Ladson, South Carolina

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CF)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$90k

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Job Description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP/CF)

Full-Time | Anderson, SC | Pediatric Therapy

Looking for a pediatric SLP position where you can grow your caseload, build relationships with families, and have a team behind you?

Tri-County Therapy (TCT) is a therapist-owned pediatric practice serving children from birth through age 18 across South Carolina. Our multidisciplinary team provides Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy in clinic, preschool, home, and community settings.

We are growing our Anderson team and are looking for Speech-Language Pathologists—and Clinical Fellows!—who love working with children and want the support, flexibility, and resources to do their best work.

Current Opportunities

Full-Time Clinic SLP or CF

  • Build a consistent pediatric caseload in our Anderson clinic while working alongside a multidisciplinary therapy team.
  • Full-Time Mixed Clinic + Community SLP or CF (January 2027)
  • Enjoy variety in your week with a combination of clinic-based therapy and services within the community.

CFs are encouraged to apply! We provide mentorship, supervision, and ongoing support as you transition from graduate school into independent clinical practice.

Why SLPs Choose Tri-County Therapy

At TCT, we want our therapists to have the resources and support they need to focus on what matters most—their patients.

  • Collaborative pediatric team of SLPs, OTs, PTs, and therapy assistants
  • CF mentorship and clinical support
  • Consistent referrals and established patient volume
  • Bonus compensation opportunities
  • Opportunities to grow in areas such as AAC, feeding, and other clinical interests
  • Continuing education support and CEU opportunities
  • Therapy materials and equipment provided
  • Opportunities for professional growth within an established and growing pediatric practice
  • Clinic and community-based opportunities available

What You'll Do

  • As a pediatric SLP at Tri-County Therapy, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Evaluate and treat children with speech, language, fluency, voice, feeding, and communication needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's strengths and needs
  • Help children build meaningful, functional communication skills
  • Educate and collaborate with caregivers to support progress outside of therapy

Evaluate and Support AAC Needs When Appropriate

  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, educators, physicians, and other members of a child's care team
  • Complete evaluations, daily documentation, progress reports, and plans of care in a timely manner
  • Grow your clinical skills in the areas of pediatric practice that interest you most

What We're Looking For

Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program

  • South Carolina SLP license or eligibility for licensure
  • Clinical Fellows are welcome and encouraged to apply
  • Pediatric experience through employment, internship, or clinical rotations preferred
  • AAC and/or feeding experience is a plus, but not required
  • A collaborative, dependable, and family-centered approach to pediatric care

Compensation

  • Full-time W-2 employment
  • Compensation includes both direct therapy and administrative responsibilities
  • Bonus compensation opportunities based on productivity
  • Full-Time Benefits
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Continuing education support and CEU opportunities
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Therapy materials and equipment provided
  • Optional vision, life, and short-term disability insurance

Come Grow With Us!

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat children with various speech, language, and communication needs while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and caregivers to support functional communication progress.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a South Carolina SLP license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Feeding therapyClinical documentationTreatment planningCaregiver educationMultidisciplinary collaborationFluency therapyVoice therapyCommunication assessmentClinical fellowship supervision

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina 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, 57% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ladson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,671/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tri-County Therapy

Medical Practices
Ladson, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Continuing education support and CEU opportunities
Professional liability coverage
Therapy materials and equipment provided
Optional vision, life, and short-term disability insurance