Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): Northeast Georgia Region

Elevation Autism Center; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Professional development allowance

Job summary

A local ABA and speech therapy provider in Cumming, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist. The role focuses on providing early intervention therapy to children ages 1-6 in a multidisciplinary setting, promoting collaboration and clinical excellence. Candidates can earn a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, with additional earning potential and professional development opportunities. Join a community committed to empowering children and families with exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Provide speech and feeding therapy to children ages 1-6.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy in a center-based setting.
• Participate in an integrated ABA + Speech treatment model.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Work-life balance

Early intervention therapy

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed SLP (CCC‑SLP) or Clinical Fellow (CF)

Job description

At Elevation Autism, our SLP roles are built with collaboration, clinical excellence, and work-life balance in mind. You will provide early intervention speech and feeding therapy to children ages 1-6 in a center-based, multidisciplinary environment. Our integrated ABA + Speech model allows SLPs and BCBAs to work together to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care that drives meaningful outcomes for young learners.

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Who We Are

At Elevation Autism Center, we are more than a locally owned ABA and Speech therapy provider — we are a values-driven community committed to empowering children and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. We serve children ages 1-6 through a multidisciplinary early intervention model that integrates ABA, Speech, and Feeding therapy services in a fun and engaging environment. Our mission is to help others reach their fullest potential while delivering exceptional early intervention services to families in our community.

Work-Life Balance & Schedule

• Full-time position with 4-day or 5-day work week options
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Minimum expectation: 30 treatment hours per week (120 hours per month)
• Reduced minimum expectation for your first month to provide a low-stress onboarding experience
• 22 paid days off (12 PTO + 10 paid holidays)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave (birth/adoption)

Benefits

• Medical insurance (eligible at date of hire)
• Dental, Vision, Short Term, and various voluntary insurance add-ons
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program that offers free mental health and legal resources
• Mileage reimbursement (during initial regional coverage period)

Clinical Growth & Development

• Integrated ABA + Speech treatment model
• Ongoing collaboration with Clinical Directors and Behavior Analysts
• Professional development opportunities in feeding therapy, AAC device implementation, Gestalt Language Processing, and more
• $500 annual professional development allowance
• Operational support teams managing staff and family scheduling

Compensation & Bonus Structure

This role may be filled by either a fully licensed SLP (CCC‑SLP) or a Clinical Fellow (CF). Once a CF obtains certification, there is a corresponding base salary increase.

Base Salary:

• CCC‑SLP: $75,000–$85,000 per year
• Clinical Fellow (CF): $65,000+ per year

Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity:

All SLPs and CFs participate in our structured bonus model.

• Required baseline: 30 treatment hours per week (120 hours per month)
• Opportunity to provide additional treatment hours beyond 30 per week
• Maximum of 37 treatment hours per week (148 hours per month)

By increasing treatment hours, clinicians can earn:

• Up to an additional $1,680 per month
• Up to an additional $20,160 per year

Clinical Fellow: Base Salary: $65k+ | Total Potential Earnings: $85K+

Speech Language Pathologist: Base Salary: $75K-$85K | Total Potential Earnings: $95k-$105k

This model allows clinicians to customize their workload and earning potential while maintaining clinical quality and balance.

Location & Transition Plan

This position supports our Northeast Georgia region (Gainesville, Cumming, Dacula). The role includes short-term regional coverage while clinic caseloads are being established. As caseloads grow, the position transitions into a permanent, full-time placement at a single clinic location.