Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$75-$85/hr

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Job Description

  • Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Independent Contractor 1099
  • Springfield, Virginia | $75–$85 per hour

Build a Caseload You Can Feel Good About

Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services LLC is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and dependable Speech-Language Pathologist to join our growing interdisciplinary pediatric clinic in Springfield, Virginia.

We understand that SLPs want more than a full schedule. They want a manageable caseload, clinical autonomy, adequate time for documentation, access to appropriate materials, reliable administrative support, and the opportunity to collaborate with professionals who respect their expertise.

At CABATS, you will have the flexibility of contract work while being supported by an established clinic serving children and young adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication needs.

What We Offer

  • Competitive contractor rate of $75–$85 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible part-time, PRN, or caseload-based scheduling
  • An established and growing pediatric referral base
  • Control over your availability and mutually agreed-upon caseload
  • A manageable caseload that supports individualized, high-quality treatment
  • A furnished clinic environment with therapy materials and dedicated treatment space
  • Administrative assistance with intake, scheduling, insurance verification, authorizations, and records
  • Streamlined documentation and communication systems
  • Opportunities to provide evaluations, individual treatment, caregiver training, and consultations
  • Collaboration with BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, Occupational Therapists, and other professionals
  • The ability to help shape and grow the Speech Therapy program
  • Respect for clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and professional boundaries
  • No required travel between client homes—services are clinic-based
  • Supportive leadership that values communication, quality, and clinician well-being

Position Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations.
  • Develop individualized, functional, and measurable treatment plans.
  • Provide evidence-based speech and language therapy to pediatric clients.

Address receptive language, expressive language, articulation, social communication, fluency, AAC, and other areas within the SLP’s competence.

Complete evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and reauthorization documentation within required timeframes.

  • Provide caregiver education, training, and home recommendations.
  • Collaborate with ABA, Occupational Therapy, school, medical, and other providers when authorized and clinically appropriate.
  • Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
  • Monitor progress and revise treatment recommendations based on clinical data.
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with HIPAA, payer, state, and ASHA requirements.
  • Communicate scheduling, clinical, and documentation concerns promptly.
  • Contribute ideas that support the continued development of CABATS’ Speech Therapy program.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Active Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist license
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current professional liability insurance

NPI Number and Eligibility for Insurance Credentialing

  • Experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, AAC needs, or complex communication profiles preferred
  • Strong evaluation, documentation, time-management, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
  • Commitment to compassionate, ethical, neurodiversity-affirming, and family-centered care

Schedule

Flexible weekday and Saturday opportunities are available. Afternoon and early-evening availability is especially valuable due to the needs of our school-aged clients. The final schedule and caseload will be mutually agreed upon.

About CABATS

Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services provides ABA, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, caregiver training, and social-development services in a collaborative pediatric clinic environment.

Our Mission Is Simple

  • Combining compassion and knowledge with exceptional services.
  • If you are looking for flexibility, clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary support, and the opportunity to provide meaningful care without an unmanageable caseload, we would love to speak with you.
  • Please submit your résumé and current availability

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients. Provide evidence-based therapy and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including BCBAs and Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyAutism spectrum disorder supportClinical evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA complianceASHA standardsEvidence-based practice

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

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<$110k
3
$110k-140k
7
$140k-170k
3
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1
$250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
PSLF eligible
29%
Loan repayment
24%
CME allowance
24%
Relocation assistance
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 643 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k
Typical market rent
$3,053/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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 Compassionate ABA & Therapeutic Services

Mental Health Care
Manassas, VA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Part-Time/PRN Options
Clinical Autonomy
Manageable Caseload
Administrative Support
Furnished Clinic Environment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
No Travel Between Client Homes