Feeding Therapist
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$100/evalor $45-$50/session
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
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Job Description
A full caseload, a four-day clinic week, and pay tied to every session you deliver.
Oaklin Lane is hiring a full-time Feeding Therapist at our Lake Highlands clinic in Dallas, Texas — a Speech-Language Pathologist with feeding expertise who sees a family’s table as more than a place to eat, and gets paid for every session and evaluation they deliver.
On our Lane, every session counts You got into this work because you believed in it. Because you’ve watched a family exhale the first time their kid trusted a new texture, or an infant find a safe latch after weeks of worry.
At Oaklin Lane, we’ve built a place where that belief drives everything: purpose-built feeding rooms, materials ready when you arrive, and a team that celebrates every milestone alongside you.
Benefits that come with the role. Medical insurance, free dental, and free vision — plus two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, when our clinics close and everyone gets the same break. A space built for the work.
Our clinics are purpose-built from the ground up for pediatric therapy — feeding rooms included. Designed for how kids actually eat, explore, and learn. A team that shows up for each other. We celebrate progress, support each other, and create a place people genuinely want to be. That’s how culture works on our lane.
Who you are You are: Looking for a full-time schedule and a caseload you can build real relationships in Self-motivated and mission-driven Deeply knowledgeable in pediatric feeding and swallowing Someone who meets kids where they are A clear, compassionate communicator A team player who cares as much about the clinicians around you as the kids on your schedule You bring: Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in good standing VitalStim certification, or willingness to obtain immediately upon hire Medicaid credentialing preferred, or willingness to complete immediately upon hire Demonstrated experience in pediatric feeding therapy — evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment across a wide range of feeding needs Deep understanding of oral-motor development, dysphagia management, sensory feeding challenges, and mealtime behavioral dynamics Comfort using EMR systems and keeping documentation accurate and timely A team-first mindset aligned with Oaklin Lane’s values What to expect Pay: $100 per evaluation · $45 per 30-minute session Schedule: Full-time
- Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Fridays reserved for make-up sessions
- No nights or weekends Location: In-person at Oaklin Lane Lake Highlands — Dallas, Texas Medical insurance Free dental insurance Free vision insurance Two weeks off over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday All therapy materials, supplies, and equipment provided A collaborative, interdisciplinary team around you Come see what we are building The first move is the hardest one — we’ll take you through the rest. If you’re curious, we’d love to start the conversation. Reach out to meet the team or schedule a time to visit the clinic. Oaklin Lane is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every clinician is welcome on our lane.
Key Responsibilities
The Feeding Therapist will manage a full-time caseload, conducting comprehensive feeding and swallowing evaluations for pediatric patients. They will develop and implement individualized feeding plans while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Texas Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license and demonstrate experience in pediatric feeding therapy. Proficiency in oral-motor development, dysphagia management, and EMR documentation is required, along with a team-oriented mindset.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — 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, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in speech-language pathology | ranked against 7,615 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Texas | 1,054 active | 7,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,555 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Feeding Therapist at Oaklin Lane a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech-Language Pathology — ranked against 7,615 active Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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