Pays $65k-$90kSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$90k (81 jobs)

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Cole Health
Houston, Texas

Speech Language Pathologist (CF or CCC-SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistContract
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About the Role

Pediatric SLP, flexible schedule. $65K-$90K. Sign-on bonus and loan repayment offered. Houston, TX.

Join Cole Health as a Speech Language Pathologist – Flexible Schedule, Sign-On Bonus in Houston, Texas, United States. RELOCATION/SIGN ON BONUS and/or STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE OFFERED This job may seem too good to be true, but it’s a reality! We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $90K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Relocation/Sign On Bonus
  • Medical (if work 30 hours/week)
  • Dental and Vision Coverage (if work 20+ hours/week)
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid days of Holiday Pay + 'YOU' Day
  • 401K Matching
  • Referral bonuses

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cole Health in Houston, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to identify communication challenges and develop engaging, effective therapy plans for pediatric clients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients improve their communication skills and build meaningful connections.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and possess a Texas state license. Experience in pediatric speech therapy, whether through internships or as a Clinical Fellow, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyPediatric speech therapyCommunication disordersAssessmentTherapy planningCollaborationClinical documentationPatient careMentorshipBilingual communication

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Texas, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (59 salary observations; 450 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,406 salary observations; 3,911 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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 ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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About Cole Health

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation/Sign On Bonus
Student Loan Payment Assistance
Medical (if work 30 hours/week)
Dental and Vision Coverage (if work 20+ hours/week)
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
8 Paid days of Holiday Pay + 'YOU' Day
401K Matching
Referral bonuses