Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Essenti Talent; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Christmas week off

7+ holidays per year

401(k) with 3% employer match

Continuing education allowance

License renewal reimbursement

Dental and vision coverage (optional)

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for a pediatric outpatient clinic in the Jacksonville area (Yulee), full-time W-2. The role focuses on one-on-one therapy with children, collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team, and flexible planning to fit family needs.

You will conduct evaluations, create individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and partner with families to support carryover at home.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Florida eligibility to practice.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to private-practice workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide engaging, evidence-informed treatment for pediatric speech, language and communication needs.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions and maintain timely documentation.
• Partner with caregivers to support carryover of skills at home.
• Coordinate with other therapy disciplines to provide thoughtful, individualized care.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Warm communication

Collaborative mindset

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Florida licensure eligibility (CF supervision)

Job description

PEDIATRIC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

Yulee, FL (Jacksonville Area) | Full-Time, W-2

MAKE THERAPY MEANINGFUL—AND FUN

We’re recruiting a compassionate, creative Speech-Language Pathologist for a pediatric outpatient practice in the Jacksonville area. This is an opportunity to make a difference for children and families while working in an environment that values connection, fresh ideas and professional collaboration.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $42–$45 per completed billable hour; evaluations paid at the same rate as treatment.
• $100 documentation stipend per biweekly payroll period.
• Each biweekly payroll period includes 1 paid hour for cleaning, 30 paid minutes for planning, and an additional paid administrative allocation for evaluation documentation.
• One week of annual PTO, Christmas week off, and 7+ holidays depending on the calendar year; details of paid leave can be discussed during interviews.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match.
• $200 annual continuing education allowance and professional license renewal reimbursement.
• Optional supplemental dental and vision coverage through Aflac; health insurance is not offered.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• One-on-one pediatric therapy in a supportive outpatient setting
• Close-knit interdisciplinary team with strong therapist retention
• Clinical Fellows and experienced SLPs welcome
• Initial maternity leave coverage with potential for longer-term employment

ABOUT THE TEAM

Join approximately 12 speech, occupational and physical therapists in a friendly, family-centered clinic. The team values clinical judgment, creativity and collaboration, and therapists typically stay for 3–5 years. The ideal clinician enjoys building relationships with families and working alongside colleagues from multiple disciplines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide engaging, evidence-informed treatment for pediatric speech, language and communication needs.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions and maintain timely documentation.
• Partner with caregivers to support carryover of skills at home.
• Coordinate with other therapy disciplines to provide thoughtful, individualized care.

PATIENT POPULATION & CASELOAD

The clinic serves patients from birth through age 21, primarily ages 2–8, including children with speech and language delays, autism and early-intervention needs. Treatment is one-on-one, without overlapping appointments. Most speech sessions last 30 minutes, with some 60-minute sessions depending on clinical needs and insurance requirements. Expect approximately 10–13 back-to-back patient appointments daily; historical attendance is around 85–90%.

SCHEDULE

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Structured full-time schedule with no weekend requirements

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility to practice in Florida, including applicable Clinical Fellowship supervision requirements.
• Pediatric experience preferred, but not required for an otherwise strong fit.
• Warm, personable communication with children and families.
• Creative treatment ideas, flexibility, coachability and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to private-practice workflows.