Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatrics

Mariposa Therapy Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariposa Therapy Services (Tempe, AZ) seeks a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy across clinic, home, school, and adult neuro settings, offering true setting variety and professional sustainability.

Autonomy and mentorship are emphasized within a W-2 role with full benefits and opportunities for growth, while working in a multidisciplinary team across the Valley.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in pediatrics (implied)
• Experience with IEPs and Medicaid billing is a plus
• Autonomy and mentorship are valued in the role

Responsibilities

• Plan for and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for pediatric clients across clinic/home/school settings
• Use creative and engaging therapy ideas to increase client attention and motivation
• Consult with families on home programs and carry out collaboration with other therapists
• Document accurately using web-based system and track progress and annual plan of care
• Maintain positive rapport with families, caregivers, and staff
• Comply with clinic/home/school processes and state/federal guidelines
• Conduct educationally relevant or medical-necessity evaluations
• Opportunity for supervision of OTR/OTD and student field mentorship

Skills

Pediatrics

Speech-Language Pathology

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job description

All Jobs > Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatrics

AZ

Description

Therapist-Led | W-2 Stability | 100% Paid Medical

Collaborative Care. Integrated Practice. Real Setting Variety.

At Mariposa Therapy Services (Tempe, AZ), we are a multidisciplinary, clinician-led organization grounded in a strengths-based, relationship-driven approach to care. We value clinical reasoning, meaningful functional outcomes, and therapy that extends beyond the therapy room.

Our SLPs practice in pediatric outpatient (clinic-based), home and community-based pediatrics throughout the Valley, school settings, and adult neurorehab, offering true setting variety so you can practice in a way that feels clinically aligned and professionally sustainable, not confined to a single service model.

If you’re looking for autonomy, mentorship, and the stability of a W-2 position with full benefits, Mariposa offers the flexibility and support to build a long-term, meaningful career.

Why SLPs Choose Mariposa

• Full-time W-2 stability (no chasing hours)
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• SLP Compensation: $82,000–$110,000 (based on experience & setting)
• Salary or fee-for-service options
• Work across multiple settings — without juggling multiple employers
• Generous PTO + 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor contribution

What Sets Us Apart

True Setting Variety

Clinic-based pediatrics, home & community visits, schools, and adult neuro — blended based on your strengths and interests.

Mentorship That’s Structured

Regular leadership check-ins, real-world coaching (documentation, IEPs, Medicaid billing), and paid CEUs.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work alongside SLPs, OTs, PTs, feeding specialists, and experienced clinical leaders.

Our admin and leadership team has been in place for 7+ years — providing consistent support with referrals, billing, scheduling, and onboarding.

Headquarters: Tempe, AZ | Serving the Greater Phoenix Area

Contact us directly:

phone: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

www.mariposatherapyservices.com

• Planning for and providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients with a variety of disabilities to remediate, improve, or alleviate areas of need and increase participation in home, community and school
• Use of creative and engaging therapy ideas to increase client's attention and motivation. Interest in working with Autistic children.
• Consult with family/caregiver for development of home programs
• Share and collaborate with other therapists
• Data collection: complete accurate daily notes, quarterly progress & annual plan of care using web-based documentation system
• Demonstrate positive rapport with families, caregivers, and staff
• Comply with all clinic/home/school processes to adhere to state/federal guidelines for therapy delivery
• Evaluations- educationally relevant or medical necessity based
• Opportunities available for OTR/OTD supervision and student field mentorship

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Mariposa Therapy is to provide fair and equal employment for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Requirements

Requirements (by start date)

• Arizona Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Licensed to practice occupational therapy (OT) in the state of Arizona