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TheraEd Staffing Group
Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)—Outpatient Pediatrics Setting

Speech-Language Pathology AssistantContract

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Job Description

TheraEd Staffing Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join an outpatient pediatric therapy team in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

The SLPA will work with pediatric patients under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, providing speech and language therapy services and supporting individualized treatment plans. This is a full-time, 26-week contract position with a consistent 40-hour workweek.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide speech and language therapy services to pediatric patients under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
  • Implement treatment activities and interventions according to established patient care plans.
  • Support patients in improving communication, speech, language, and related skills.
  • Document patient progress and treatment activities accurately.
  • Collaborate with the supervising SLP and multidisciplinary therapy team.
  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for pediatric patients.
  • Follow all facility, state, and professional requirements.

Requirements

  • Current and valid Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) credentials/licensure in Arizona.
  • Appropriate education and training required for SLPA practice.
  • Pediatric therapy experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with children and families.
  • Ability to work a full-time, 40-hour schedule for the duration of the contract.

Benefits

  • Full-time outpatient pediatric setting
  • Consistent 40-hour workweek
  • 26-week contract assignment
  • Opportunity to work directly with pediatric patients
  • Supportive clinical environment
  • Experience working alongside licensed therapy professionals

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient documentationCommunication skillsCollaboration

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 116 active listings.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology assistantranked against 132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $52k (middle half $49k–$53k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Arizona16 active632 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,211 in the last 30 days722 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+9.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index116 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (132 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Full-time outpatient pediatric setting
Consistent 40-hour workweek
26-week contract assignment
Supportive clinical environment
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Lake Havasu City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$491k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.1
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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