Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies

At Synaptic Pediatric Therapies (SPT), we’re passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential through evidence-based, compassionate therapy. Our collaborative team of clinicians works in an uplifting, child-centered environment that values innovation, integrity, and connection.

We’re expanding our leadership team at our Mesquite Clinic and seeking an experienced Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to guide and mentor our therapists, support clinical operations, and ensure high-quality patient care.

Position Overview

As the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll balance direct patient care with leadership 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.
  • Provide education and ongoing communication to parents and families.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor and support clinic therapists to ensure excellence in patient care and documentation.
  • Lead regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins.
  • Supervise Clinical Fellows and SLP students as needed.
  • Participate in therapist hiring and onboarding.
  • Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative clinic culture.

Operations & Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Directors to implement and improve clinic procedures.
  • Participate in leadership meetings and ongoing professional development.
  • Address patient or clinician concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the therapist and patient experience.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Excellent time management and documentation abilities.
  • Deep commitment to ethical, high-quality, family-centered care.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.

Why Join Synaptic Pediatric Therapies?

  • Supportive, mission-driven work culture.
  • Leadership development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipClinical DocumentationTreatment Planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathologist median $87k (middle half $79k–$100k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Texas1,046 active7,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 31 employers
9
<$100k
12
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
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About Synaptic Pediatric Therapies

Hospitals and Health Care
Richardson, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Leadership development
Mentorship opportunities
Professional growth
Continuing education

Living in Mesquite

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,458/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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