Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Bastrop, TX

Thrive Therapies Group • Austin, TX

8d • $89,000 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) are essential to school-based healthcare, often managing complex caseloads and administrative tasks. Thrive Therapies aims to alleviate this administrative burden, allowing SLPs to focus on helping students communicate. We partner with school districts that respect professional autonomy and offer compensation reflecting master's-level expertise. Our SLPs benefit from increased planning time, caseload caps aligned with ASHA standards, and direct access to school leadership for advocacy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a CAPCSD-accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in school-based SLP (2+ years preferred, new grads welcome)
• Knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish or other languages highly valued)
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards
• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals
• Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data
• Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day
• Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions
• Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
• Professional development stipend ($1,000–$2,000 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
• CCC-SLP (ASHA) dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
• No non-compete clause

What This Job Offers

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