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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Healthcare

Pelham, AL

$65,000 - $70,000

Location: Pelham, AL | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday 8 AM–2 PM); W-2 Full-Time preferred, 1099 Contract considered | Compensation: $65,000 - 70,000+ annually, depending on experience

Overview

A well-established nonprofit pediatric outpatient therapy clinic in the Birmingham, Alabama area is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join its collaborative team. The clinic emphasizes one-on-one patient care, strong administrative support, and a close-knit, supportive environment, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families in the community.

What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive pediatric speech-language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide evidence-based intervention for children with speech, language, and communication disorders
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches to support functional outcomes
  • Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers to encourage progress outside of therapy
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
  • Work collaboratively with fellow therapists and clinic staff to provide consistent, high-quality care

Required qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • Active Alabama SLP license
  • Pediatric speech-language pathology experience required
  • Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
  • Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality pediatric care

Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive salary: $65,000 - 70,000+ annually, depending on experience
  • Substantial sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; amount discussed individually
  • Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, with 75% of individual premiums or 60% of family premiums employer-paid
  • Dental and vision insurance with affordable coverage options
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 3%
  • Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary, up to $250,000, with dependent coverage available
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off accrual equivalent to 12 vacation days and 12 sick days annually, increasing with years of service
  • Paid holidays including all major holidays plus a two-week paid Christmas break
  • Additional paid leave for inclement weather and bereavement
  • $250 annual CEU allowance and paid professional development days
  • Annual reimbursement for state licensure and ASHA certification
  • Assistance identifying grant opportunities to support advanced training and certifications
  • Therapy supply budget for treatment materials
  • Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a qualifying nonprofit employer, subject to federal program requirements
  • Benefits apply to eligible salaried employees; contract compensation and benefits structured separately

Why this role

This position offers the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller clinic combined with the resources and stability of an established nonprofit, with a predictable weekday schedule, no weekend requirements, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with children and families in the community.

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