Speech Language Pathologist (Caseload Cap!) - Fort Worth, TX $6k Sign-on Bonus

WHY THRIVE THERAPIES

SLPs are the backbone of school-based healthcare. You're managing complex caseloads, navigating documentation systems, and fighting for adequate planning time while delivering evidence-based care. At Thrive, we eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on what you love: helping students communicate. We partner with school districts that value your professional autonomy and provide compensation packages that reflect your master's-level expertise. Our SLPs report more planning time, transparent caseload caps aligned with ASHA standards, and direct access to school leadership for advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY As a Speech‑Language Pathologist, you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data‑driven intervention plans. KEY 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school‑year calendar. All figures below reflect the Dallas / Fort Worth, TX market. Base Compensation W‑2 Base Salary: $69,000 – $82,400 (based on experience) 1099 Contractor Rate: $51‑$63/hr Additional Earning Potential! Sign‑On Bonus: $6,000 – paid 25% at 30 days, 25% at 90 days, 50% at 6 months Longevity Structure: Up to $2,000 – paid after completing your first full school year CEU Stipend: $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years Performance Bonus: Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics BENEFITS OFFERINGS HEALTH COVERAGE — AT NO COST TO YOU (W‑2 Employees Only) Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums Coverage begins day one Choice of HSA‑eligible high‑deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network Dependent and family coverage available 401(k) with up to 5% company match Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA TIME OFF & SCHEDULE (W‑2 Employees Only) School‑year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually PTO and Sick days ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS (All Employees) Malpractice and professional liability insurance — fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school‑based, substantive, and paid Paid Summer Intensive — pre‑year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually No non‑compete agreement — your professional mobility is yours to keep Tennessee SLP licensure renewal and ASHA dues reimbursed annually; CCC‑SLP exam and renewal fees covered CF supervision provided by in‑house CCC‑SLPs for Clinical Fellowship year clinicians #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Therapies