Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Position Available

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Join a Growing Pediatric Practice

Playful Paths Speech Therapy is a growing mobile pediatric practice serving children and families throughout West and Central Florida.

We provide play-based, family-centered speech therapy in the environments where children learn best — their homes, daycares, and communities.

As we enter our next stage of growth, we are looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) or a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist (CF-SLP) to join our team and help lead the evaluation process for new clients entering services.

This role focuses on conducting evaluations, building treatment plans, and supporting therapy teams while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.

If you enjoy building relationships with families, working independently, and helping children access therapy sooner — we’d love to connect.

Compensation

$45-50 per hour
(based on experience)

$15 per hour flat rate for collective travel time

We want clinicians to feel supported professionally and financially.

Included benefits:

  • Paid Florida Department of Health licensure

  • Paid ASHA dues

  • Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

  • Paid professional liability insurance

  • Paid scrubs

  • Travel reimbursement

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Professional development support

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • W-2 employee status (no 1099 contracting)

Position Overview

This is a mobile pediatric speech-language pathology position.

There is no clinic or facility-based work.

SLPs travel to provide services in children's natural environments including:

  • Homes

  • Daycares

  • Schools

  • Community settings

The SLP maintains autonomy in managing their caseload while receiving administrative and clinical support from leadership.

What You’ll Do

Your primary focus will be evaluations and clinical oversight for new clients entering services.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations

  • Complete re-evaluations as required

  • Develop individualized treatment plans

  • Provide evidence-based therapy when needed

  • Supervise SLPAs in accordance with Florida and ASHA guidelines

  • Collaborate with families to support carryover and progress

  • Maintain timely documentation

  • Coordinate scheduling with families

  • Travel locally to client homes within your coverage area

Ideal Candidate

This role is a great fit for an SLP who is:

  • Passionate about pediatric, play-based therapy

  • Comfortable working in home environments

  • Organized and self-motivated

  • Interested in evaluation work and clinical leadership

  • Enjoys building strong relationships with families

  • Looking to grow with an expanding practice

Why Clinicians Choose Playful Paths

At Playful Paths, we prioritize:

  • Child-led, engaging therapy

  • Family education and empowerment

  • Ethical, high-quality care

  • Sustainable clinician workloads

  • A collaborative and supportive culture

We believe clinicians do their best work when they have autonomy, flexibility, and the support they need to succeed.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

  • Active Florida SLP license

  • CCC-SLP or CF-SLP through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

  • Reliable transportation

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while managing a flexible caseload

Preferred:

  • Experience working with pediatric populations

  • Comfort working in home-based environments

Interested in working with us?

Please fill out the form here and tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and what excites you about working with children and families.

This form is for employment inquiries only. Families seeking services should visit our Booking page.

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