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

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

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

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

• Competitive W-2 salary: $90,000-$98,000 based on credentials, experience, and location
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• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
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• 401(k) with company match
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• 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
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• Professional development stipend ($1,000-$2,000 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
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• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
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• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
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• CCC-SLP (ASHA) dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
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• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
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• No non-compete clause - we earn your loyalty by being a place worth staying
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Requirements

• Possess at least a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution
• Current CCC from ASHA
• Hold an active license from the Texas Board Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Obtain and pass a background check before employment begins

Benefits

• Mission-centered team and professional practice support
• Professional development and continuing education
• Clinical team leads for each provider group to support growth in your practice.
• Referral bonus eligibility
• Consistent and predictable schedules
• Highly competitive compensation model
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits support (optional personalized individual plans)

$90,000 - $98,000 a year