Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

The Therapy Place, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial company-paid medical

Dental, vision, short- and long-term,

Employer-paid life insurance

PTO

Retirement plan with 50% match up to 5

Professional development

Job summary

The Therapy Place, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time hourly role in Columbia, SC. You will evaluate, treat, and provide care for children birth through age 18, focusing on communication, language, speech, feeding, and AAC needs within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Supervisory opportunities and ongoing professional development are available. Salary is hourly with overtime potential; the benefits package includes partially company-paid medical, fully

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligible for South Carolina licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP preferred; Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply.
• Experience with pediatric speech-language pathology or strong interest.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language, communication, and feeding evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct, evidence-based speech-language therapy services to pediatric patients.
• Assess and support AAC systems as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate caregivers and provide home programs to support skill development.
• Complete accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with other therapists, educators, and staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, and students as assigned.
• Engage in trainings and ongoing professional development.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Eligible for SC licensure as SLP

CCC-SLP preferred; CFY encouraged

Experience with pediatric SLP

Strong collaboration skills

Job description

About the role

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist is a full-time, hourly position responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for children from birth through age 18. This role focuses on helping children develop communication, language, speech, feeding, and swallowing skills through evidence-based speech-language pathology services.

Speech-Language Pathologists at The Therapy Place work with children presenting with a wide range of diagnoses and developmental needs, including speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, feeding challenges, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. You will develop individualized plans of care, provide direct therapy services, and collaborate closely with families to support carryover across home, school, and community environments.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, behavioral health professionals, and support staff. Therapists may also collaborate within the Bridges School program, supporting an integrated therapy and education model.

This is a full-time, hourly role with consistent scheduling and the opportunity to earn overtime based on caseload and clinic needs. In addition to competitive hourly compensation, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including partially company-paid medical insurance and fully employer-paid dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. The role also includes paid time off and a retirement plan with a company match of 50% of employee contributions up to 5%. Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and continuing education are supported as part of the role.

What you’ll do

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language, communication, and feeding evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide direct, evidence-based speech-language therapy services to pediatric patients
• Assess, recommend, and support the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems as appropriate
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate caregivers and provide home programs to support skill development and carryover
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinic, state, and payer requirements
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and professional standards
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, behavioral health providers, and administrative staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination
• Supervise Clinical Fellows, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, and students as assigned
• Participate in trainings, continuing education, and professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Eligible for and maintains South Carolina licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric speech-language pathology
• Experience with feeding therapy, AAC, autism spectrum disorder, and/or early intervention preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to adapt treatment to individual needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for working with children and supporting families