Speech Language Pathologist

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - Skills On The HillSkills On The Hill is a pediatric OT, PT, and speech practice with locations on Capitol Hill in DC and in Arlington, VA. We're looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to do this work well for a long time — not just survive the week.What's different here:Lower caseload targets, on purpose. We've done the math on what it costs to give you breathing room, and we pay that cost intentionally. You'll have time to prep, document, collaborate, and grow — not just churn through back-to-back sessions.Mentorship that's actually built into your week. Not a "we have an open door" line in an ad. Structured mentoring, weekly clinical meetings, case consultation, and senior clinicians who treat your development as part of their job.Professional development we fund and protect time for. Continuing ed stipend, certifications, conference support, and an in-house culture of learning where curiosity is the norm, not the exception.Benefits that reflect what we believe. Our health, retirement, and PTO benefits are meaningfully richer than what's standard in private pediatric practice. We'd rather invest in your wellbeing than advertise a higher base and hope you don't notice what's missing.A culture you can feel within a week. Collaborative, kind, accountable, and genuinely fun. Our admin team handles scheduling so you can focus on clinical care. Our clinics are well-stocked, organized, and set up by people who actually use the equipment.A note on compensation: Our base rates are not the highest in the DMV. They're competitive and fair, but if you're comparison-shopping on pay alone, some practices will quote you a bigger number.It's worth reading between the lines on those offers. Higher pay in this field is almost always funded by something — usually high caseloads, minimal mentoring, thin benefits, high turnover, or a culture that quietly burns people out by year two. We've chosen a different model. We invest in lower caseloads, real mentorship, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace people stay at. Our total package — and the version of your career it makes possible — is where the real value lives.If that tradeoff resonates, you're probably one of us.What you'll do:Evaluate, plan, and deliver individualized treatment for children with a wide range of profiles — articulation, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic and social communication, apraxia, fluency, AAC, feeding, autism, developmental delays, and moreUse play, creativity, and evidence-based practice to help kids find their voice and connect with the world around themPartner closely with families, caregivers, teachers, and our multidisciplinary OT/PT/SLP teamDocument thoughtfully (we know — but it matters)Keep growing, and help the clinicians around you grow tooThe practical stuff:Part-time (12-20 hours/week) and full-time options availableTwo clinic locations plus potential opportunities in schools and early childhood sitesWaitlist of families ready to start, so you're not building from zeroAccrued PTO, employer-paid professional liability insurance, comprehensive health and retirement benefitsContinuing education stipend, travel reimbursement, and a company-provided computerTwo beautiful clinic locations with sensory gyms, treatment spaces, and clinical resources you'll actually want to useReady to talk? Send us your resume and a short note — not a formal cover letter, just tell us what you're looking for in your next role and why this one caught your eye. We read every one. Also, please provide answers to our screening questions so we can learn about you before we meet!Learn more at licensed (or license-eligible) Speech-Language Pathologist in Virginia and DC — both jurisdictions will be required for this roleASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; we may also consider strong candidates completing their Clinical Fellowship (CFY)Pediatric experience preferred, though we welcome strong newer clinicians who are hungry to learn — our mentoring model is built for exactly thisGrounded in evidence-based practice and curious about the full breadth of pediatric SLP — language, articulation, pragmatic communication, AAC, apraxia, feeding, and the rest of the beautiful complexity of this fieldSomeone who values collaboration, inclusivity, lifelong learning, accountability, credibility, and adaptability — because we do, and we mean itA master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institutionComfortable with the tech basics (Microsoft Office, iPad, EMR)Strong written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment and discretion around confidential informationClinical expertise:Articulation disordersReceptive and expressive language challengesPragmatic and social communication challengesApraxiaFeeding difficultiesGlobal developmental delaysAutismADHD and self-regulation challengesSensory processing differencesLearning disabilitiesGenetic disordersCerebral PalsyDown SyndromeExperience with any of these areas is a plus; genuine curiosity about all of them is what we look for most.Pre-employment requirements:Current Virginia and DC Speech-Language Pathology license (or eligibility for both)ASHA CCC-SLP preferred (CFY candidates considered)Valid CPR/first aid certification (or ability to obtain)Ability to pass a standard background check and drug screenPhysical requirements:Standing and walking throughout the dayLifting, positioning, and supporting pediatric patients in the gym settingFrequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching