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Lead Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
Lead SLP role. Mentor therapists. Shape clinical policies. Pediatric focus. Competitive pay. Leadership development. Make a real impact.
Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies as a Lead Speech Language Pathologist – Pediatric, Mentorship in Mesquite, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- You’ll foster professional growth within your team, maintain exceptional standards of care, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape clinical policies and practices.
- This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician who loves mentorship, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to take on a leadership role in pediatric therapy.
- Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Documentation Conduct comprehensive therapy sessions and evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current Texas SLP license and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.
- Minimum 2-3 years of pediatric experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies as a Lead Speech Language Pathologist – Pediatric, Mentorship.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
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 Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Speech Language Pathologist at Synaptic Pediatric Therapies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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