Speech Language Pathologist

Description:

We’re seeking a part-time Speech–Language Pathologist to join our team in Fort Worth, TX and surrounding areas. This position will cover a maternity leave, with the ability to extend into an ongoing opening. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your own caseload, deliver high-quality therapy in a variety of settings, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams. This role is perfect for an SLP who values child-led, play-based interventions and is passionate about helping children reach their communication goals. Morning and afternoon hours are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized speech and language therapy to preschool and elementary-aged clients
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and set measurable goals
• Educate and empower parents/caregivers to support therapy progress at home
• Collaborate with other professionals (e.g., OTs, PTs, educators) to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain thorough documentation and track client progress
• Serve clients in our clinic, as well as in schools and preschools across Fort Worth

Skills And Competencies:

• Experience working with preschool and elementary-aged children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
• Familiarity with relevant therapy techniques and tools
• A compassionate, child-centered approach to therapy
• TX License & CCCs required

Pay

1099 Independent contractor position.

$80–$90 per treatment hour

Retention

Number of SLPs at the company (approximate): 4

Annual turnover rate for SLPs (last 12 months): N/A

Percent of SLPs at company 2+ years: N/A

We’re a small, SLP-owned practice made up of four SLPs. One of our SLPs has been with us for 18 months, and two additional SLPs have joined our team within the past year. Our owner continues to maintain her own clinical caseload alongside the team, so you’ll be joining a practice where leadership is actively involved in day-to-day clinical work.

Because we’re a small, close-knit team, we’re able to offer something that can be hard to find in a larger practice: a position that can be tailored to you. Our SLPs have the independence to manage their own caseloads while still having a supportive team to collaborate with, bounce ideas off of, and celebrate wins with. We value connection, flexibility, and creating a workplace where SLPs feel supported and excited to come to work.

Schedule

An ideal candidate will have morning and afternoon availability at least 2 days per week. There is also room to grow a caseload to the SLP's ideal schedule. For the maternity leave coverage, you can expect ~15 hours of paid work per week, plus whatever you'd want to add to your own caseload.

Caseload Cap

Each SLP determines their own caseload

Dedicated Space

SLPs will provide therapy and evaluations at our clinic location in central Fort Worth, as well as at private schools in the area. SLPs may complete notes and other paperwork remotely / at home if they wish!

Additional Perks

Services are provided in-person; notes and documentation may be completed from home.

We can also build a therapy-only caseload, if you prefer to focus on therapy and not complete evaluations.

We will customize a role that is right for you!

What is it like to work for Joyful Noise Speech Therapy?

"Joyful Noise is the perfect place to contract with if you’re wanting to set your own hours and caseload cap, but still want the connection of an established and well-respected practice. Cara works diligently to hit your targets for scheduling and areas of specialty, and is as hand-on or off as you prefer, but always a text or phone call away for guidance or administrative support. The balance can’t be beat!"

"5 ⭐️ all around. Supportive work environment, work-life balance, ease of paperwork, sweetest clients ever!"

"I have had such a positive experience working as a speech pathologist for Joyful Noise Speech Therapy. Working closely with families was a highlight of my experience. I valued the relationships I built and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.I also appreciated the freedom to make recommendations that I believed were in the best interest of the child...This allowed me to provide the highest quality of care possible. Furthermore, I appreciated the flexibility within my role. The ability to set my own hours allowed me to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The independence and autonomy allowed me to focus time, energy, and resources on my clients and their care. Overall, I had a very positive experience working for Joyful Noise Speech Therapy and would highly recommend it to other SLPs."

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• pediatric speech therapy: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Speech Language Pathologist license? (Preferred)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Worth, TX 76107 (Required)

Work Location: In person