Speech-Language Pathologist - Homes/Daycares Setting

Sidekick Therapy Partners; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid CEUs & training

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Sidekick Therapy Partners seeks Speech-Language Pathologists to provide services in homes, daycares, ABA centers, and our Cary, NC clinic. With 40 years in pediatric therapy, we support clinicians across TN/NC with a strong referral base and evidence-based practices.

Our therapy team delivers language, feeding, and dyslexia interventions, working with diverse families in natural environments and coaching parents for carryover in daily routines.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with diverse populations.
• Ability to implement therapy using a coaching model approach with parent education.
• Desire to work with children and families.
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating with a supportive team.

Skills

Coaching model therapy

ASHA standards

Child-focused care

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP certification

NC licensure eligibility

NC Board registration (SLP assistants)

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist - Homes/Daycares Setting

Sidekick Therapy Partners Smithfield, North Carolina, United States

About this position

About Sidekick Therapy Partners (Formally known as Therapy Tree)

Setting: Homes, Daycares, ABA Centers- Set your service area!

We’re hiring Speech-Language Pathologists to work in homes, daycares, ABA centers, and our clinic in Cary, NC.

With 40 years of experience and more than 180 therapists who vary in areas of specialization, Sidekick Therapy Partners is eager to serve our clients by providing high-quality care, so they can become the hero of their own journeys.

Therapy Tree (now Sidekick Therapy Partners) provides speech, language, feeding, and dyslexia therapy services, with specialized expertise in dyslexia intervention and bilingual English‑and Spanish‑language services. Services are delivered through the Cary clinic as well as in-home and daycare settings throughout the surrounding communities.

• CF-SLPs: Must be on track to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC-SLPs: Must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, and be eligible for North Carolina licensure.
• SLP Assistants: Must Maintain active registration with the NC Board and work under the discretion and supervision of their Board approved supervising SLP.
• All therapists: must adhere to professional standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• A passion for working with diverse socioeconomic populations.
• The ability to implement therapy using a coaching model approach with parent education is critical to the success of therapy outcomes. We work with families in their natural environments, coaching parents and caregivers with strategies to implement during routines.
• Therapy Tree therapists should possess a desire to work with children and families. Pediatrics is a field that requires compassion and commitment.
• Ability to work independently, while appreciating the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive team of therapists.

FAQS

• No toy bags are permitted when working with children in the CDSA.
• Full-time caseloads build gradually over time. Typically, therapists are comfortable with caseloads within 2-4 months (unless inheriting a caseload upon hire).
• Full-time and part-time opportunities are available for CCC-SLPs.
• Therapists are responsible for maintaining promptness to all visits, as well as communication with all members of a child’s care team when there is a change in schedule. Having independent practitioners is critical to the success of our model.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees with no waiting period
• Company-paid short- & long-term disability for full-time employees
• 401(k) match for ALL employees
• Annual materials reimbursement (up to $75 per year)
• Access to assessment materials, protocols, and free resources
• Paid training + free monthly teach-ins for CEUs/CMH
• Continuing education reimbursement (up to $500 per year)
• Professional development & leadership opportunities
• Tenure-based due and license allowances
• Community involvement opportunities across TN & NC
• Additional stipends for CF Mentorship and leadership roles
• Structured CF mentorship program
• Company-paid professional liability insurance
• Sign-on bonuses for per-session CCC-SLPs
• Employee Assistance Program through Guardian
• No non-compete agreement
• Manage your own caseload and set service area limits
• Competitive per-session rates with flexible scheduling
• Digital evaluation assessments and protocols provided
• Administrative support including management of referrals, paperwork, doctor’s orders, and billing.
• User friendly EHR system that simplifies the time spent completing paperwork
• Excellent reputation in the community and strong referral base

Our Mission: To empower our clients to live full and purposeful lives

Our Vision: To be the pediatric therapy provider, partner, and employer of choice in the schools and communities we serve.

Our Values: Heart, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Growth

Our Culture: Our culture prioritizes flexibility, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, empowering therapists to make a meaningful impact on the children we serve.

Our Awards: Top Workplaces USA, Top Women-Led Workplaces, Top Workplaces Knoxville