Lead Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym • Cedar Park, TX

19d • $72,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Little Land Pediatric Therapy & Play Gym is hiring a Lead Speech-Language Pathologist for its Cedar Park clinic. The role serves as the clinical anchor of the speech team, combining a pediatric caseload with supervision of SLPAs and mentorship of Clinical Fellows pursuing their CCCs. The Lead SLP reports to the Executive Clinical Director (SLP) and works closely with the Administrative Director on patient scheduling.

The position evaluates and treats children with speech, language, fluency, AAC, and feeding needs; oversees clinical care and documentation; coaches parents; collaborates with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and ABA colleagues; and helps build speech programs and clinical standards as the team grows. The schedule is in person, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch and no weekends required.

Compensation is a base salary of $72,000–$78,000, based on experience, plus an uncapped quarterly productivity bonus. Pay is not reduced for administrative time, documentation, cancellations, or no-shows. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance with the company covering 50% of premiums, two weeks of paid time off, nine paid holidays, and CEU reimbursement. The role also offers a path toward clinical leadership as the speech department grows.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• Active Texas SLP license, or ability to obtain one before the start date.
• ASHA CCC-SLP.
• Eligibility to supervise SLPAs under Texas rules and mentor Clinical Fellows under ASHA rules.
• At least 3 years of pediatric SLP experience; outpatient clinic experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, such as supervising SLPAs, Clinical Fellows, or graduate students, or leading a clinical program.
• Ability to work at floor level, lift and move children and equipment, and keep up with active children.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• AAC, feeding, PROMPT, or apraxia training.
• Outpatient clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat children with speech, language, fluency, AAC, and feeding needs.
• Supervise SLPAs in accordance with Texas licensure rules, including observation, documentation review, and plan-of-care oversight.
• Mentor and supervise Clinical Fellows through their CF year in accordance with ASHA requirements.
• Write clear, timely evaluations, plans of care, and progress notes that meet payer requirements.
• Coach parents on strategies they can use at home.
• Collaborate with OT, PT, and ABA teams on shared clients.
• Help build speech programs and clinical standards as the team grows.
• Develop supervised SLPAs and Clinical Fellows through coaching and mentorship.
• Work with the Administrative Director on patient scheduling.

Benefits

• Base salary of $72,000–$78,000, based on experience, plus an uncapped quarterly productivity bonus.
• Salaried pay is not reduced for administrative time, documentation, patient cancellations, or no-shows.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with Little Land covering 50% of premiums.
• Two weeks of paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays.
• CEU reimbursement paid by Little Land.
• A clear path toward clinical leadership as the speech department grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior