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Oaklin Lane
Dallas, Texas

Feeding Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$100/evalor $45-$50/session

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Speech-language pathologySensory-based feedingSwallowing safetyInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric evaluationTreatment planningCommunication

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.

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,615 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Texas1,054 active7,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 54% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas 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 listings2,573 in the last 30 days1,555 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,615 Speech-Language Pathology listings), 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 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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 30 employers
6
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
1
$127k
10
$130k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Therapist, SLP, FlContract

Concierge Home Care · Jacksonville, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Harvest Crossing POST Acute · Manteca, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist - FMLA

$50-$70/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Speech-Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,615 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Oaklin Lane

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Free dental insurance
Free vision insurance
Two weeks off over Christmas and New Year's holiday
All therapy materials, supplies, and equipment provided
Collaborative, interdisciplinary team

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.