Senior Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Lead, Mentor, and Transform Pediatric Development

The Pediatric Development Center (PDC) is excited to welcome Senior Speech-Language Pathologists to our Rockville and Silver Spring teams! This isn’t just a clinical position—it’s a leadership opportunity in a practice that is investing in technology, systems, and mentorship to transform pediatric development.

At PDC, we believe experienced clinicians should have the chance to lead while continuing to do what they love most: helping children and families thrive. That’s why we’ve built an environment where mentorship, innovation, and collaboration are at the center. Here, your clinical expertise will shape not only the lives of clients, but also the careers of the next generation of therapists.

Position: Full-time, onsite (Rockville & Silver Spring)
Compensation: $91,000 - $110,000 per year, plus quarterly bonus potential and advancement opportunities

About The Pediatric Development Center
Founded in 2007 by Amy Wetherill , a Speech-Language Therapist and Certified Orofacial Myologist with over 25 years of experience, PDC has always combined clinical excellence with innovation. Today, we are expanding that vision—creating vibrant therapy spaces, building smarter systems, and cultivating leaders who will carry our mission forward.

Our mission is simple: empower therapists to grow, families to connect, and children to thrive.

“I thank my speech therapists [at PDC] because I used to have a tongue tie and had to get surgery for it. After that I had to get practice with my tongue to speak better. I couldn’t roll my R’s before and now I can do that and even more.”
— PDC Client Graduate, 2024

Senior SLPs Should Apply If You Have:

• At least three (3) years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (pediatric or adult).
• An active Maryland SLP license (or the ability to obtain one before starting).
• A passion for leadership : mentoring junior clinicians, guiding therapy teams, and shaping program excellence.
• The ability to design engaging, individualized therapy plans with a family-centered approach.
• A collaborative spirit for working across OT, SLP, and ABA disciplines.
• Preferred: expertise in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders or proficiency in a second language.

What PDC Offers:

• Competitive, specialized compensation plans tailored to your goals.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA option.
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, CEU stipends, and structured leadership pathways.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• A strong administrative and technology backbone to keep you focused on clients and team leadership.
• A culture that values your voice, respects your expertise, and supports your growth as a leader.

Why PDC?
Because leadership in pediatric therapy isn’t about managing from the sidelines—it’s about mentoring, collaborating, and setting the standard for excellence. At PDC, you’ll have the chance to lead clinically, guide your peers, and make an extraordinary difference for children and families.

Apply now and step into a practice where talent, leadership, and innovation come together to transform pediatric development.

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