Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Do you feel a calling to help children find their voices? Do you want to be excited to go to work every morning? Do you want to feel seen, heard, and appreciated at work? Are you looking for a more collaborative team and a supportive admin? Do you want to have more fun at work while making an impact on families?

This is our passion and what we strive to accomplish every day!

What We Offer:

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling options.
• Work-life balance with no guaranteed weekly hours.
• Supportive, energetic, positive team culture.
• Opportunities for clinic involvement and growth when available.
• And you get your Birthday OFF (who doesn't love that?!)

Position Overview:

**At DISH we start all new hires as a part-time/hourly rate, with the option to transition into a full-time/salary rate with bonus for productivity (if you want). Because we believe your work and effort should be rewarded!**

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides high-quality speech and language services on an as-needed basis to support clinic operations. This role is ideal for a clinician seeking flexibility while contributing to patient care during therapist absences, schedule gaps, or increased caseload demand. The SLP is expected to maintain the same clinical standards and professionalism as all full-time and part-time team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct formal and informal evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned, consistent with timelines, laws, regulations, and clinic policies.
• Compile formal and informal information into written reports to assist in determining eligibility, needs, and programming.
• Translate appraisal data into research-based, appropriate, and relevant speech and language programs.
• Develop measurable long- and short-term speech and language goals.
• Plan, prepare, and provide research-based therapy interventions based on assigned patient schedules.
• Maintain flexibility to provide services across varying schedules and patient needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to review patient goals and progress.
• Provide services in inclusive settings when appropriate and coordinate care with other providers.
• Keep accurate and meaningful data for each session with every patient on assigned caseload.
• Counsel parents and families on strategies to support communication at home.
• Follow all clinic procedures, protocols, and documentation standards.

Clinic Support & Engagement:

• Assist the Clinic Manager with clinical procedures or program improvements when available.
• Participate in team collaboration and meetings as needed.
• Support marketing efforts when present in clinic (e.g., community events, referral relationships) as appropriate.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Canva.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Professional and timely communication (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules and clinic needs.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism, kindness, and tact.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field.
• Valid Texas License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a pediatric setting preferred.
• Experience with feeding/swallowing therapy preferred.
• LSLS training or knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to be trained in and provide services for Auditory Processing Disorder.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, sitting, lifting, and walking.

Other Duties:

• Maintain flexibility in job responsibilities as clinic needs evolve.
• Availability to accept or decline shifts based on personal schedule and clinic demand.