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Plano, Texas

Speech Lang Pathologist PRN - Inpatient

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Title & Specialty Area: Speech Language Pathologist in Inpatient
  • Department: Acute Care Therapy Services
  • Location: Plano Campus

Shift: PRN / Primarily Weekend Coverage and hours 8am - 4pm; Minimum requirements 6 shift per quarter and 2 holidays a year, orientation/training will be during the week.

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This job is for PRN assignments only. The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Children's Health philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

* Provide direct Speech Language Pathology evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of function, setting individualized goals and making discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice; provide direct Speech Language Pathology treatments according to standards of practice, including patient and family education, progression of treatment plan and implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions; report of patient progress through appropriate written documentation including evaluation forms, progress notes, education forms; collaborate with physicians, patients, family and other members of the health care team relative to patient treatment and progress as well as other affiliated agencies with regard to effective discharge planning.

* Coordinate and prioritize own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other departmental responsibilities.

* Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies; attend and participate in departmental meetings, inservices, rounds and peer reviews; participate in program development as assigned by Team Leader; participate in continuing education programs or other opportunities for learning continued professional competency.

* Other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area

* Pay: $60/hour

How You’ll Be Successful

WORK EXPERIENCE

* At least 2 years Job-related experience preferred (new grads considered) Preferred

* New Grads Considered

Education

* Bachelors Degree Required

* Masters Degree Required

Licenses and Certifications

* Speech Language Pathologist-1A-SLP Essential State of Texas Speech Pathology License - Time Frame: Upon Hire

* Certificate of Clinical Competence-Speech-Language Pathology- CCC-SLP Essential Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA within two years of hire

* Basic Life Support - BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid Texas state license. Additionally, applicants are required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and the ability to work weekend shifts.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationCollaborationClinical competency

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

11
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem, Evaluations Only)Per Diem

Aspire Educational Services · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$75-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Part time

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

$45-$75/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Plano

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Children's Health

Medical Practices
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
Caregiver Leave
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement