Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Job Description
Job Description
$65-80 per hour
Per Diem, with potential to grow into full-time
We are looking for a caring, collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. You will help children and young adults build communication, language, and (where needed) feeding skills so they can connect with the people and the world around them. You will work closely with parents and guardians, working with them as full partners in therapy. If you celebrate small wins, enjoy working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, believe in providing opportunities to all children, are willing to be creative to provide opportunities for every child to communicate, and enjoy coaching families, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate children's speech, language, and communication skills, and write clear, strengths-based reports.
- Develop individualized therapy plans with meaningful, functional goals, built around each child's strengths, interests, and family priorities.
- Provide engaging, play-based therapy for speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and related areas.
- Partner with parents and guardians: share strategies, coach carryover at home, and welcome their insight and questions.
- Use a range of communication supports, including AAC, when they help a child communicate (training is available for those new to AAC).
- Complete AAC evaluations and trials
- Support children with feeding and swallowing needs when appropriate, within your scope of practice and training.
- Track progress, document sessions accurately, and update goals as children grow.
- Collaborate with other providers, educators, and caregivers, such as occupational and physical therapists, social workers, and physicians to provide services for clients and to build programs.
- Use respectful, person-first and strengths-based language in all conversations and documentation.
- Supervise students, CFY candidates and SLAs.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or Communication Sciences and Disorders) from an accredited program.
- Current NH state SLP license, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), or eligibility (for example, a clinical fellow working toward CCC-SLP).
- Ability to pass background check.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
These are a plus, not a requirement. If you have some of this experience, tell us. If you are eager to learn, tell us that too.
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), such as picture-based systems, speech-generating devices.
- Experience with pediatric feeding and/or swallowing therapy.
- Experience with the DIR Floortime model.
Skills and Qualities
- Warmth, patience, and a genuine love of working with children and families.
- A strengths-based mindset: you look for what a child can do and build on it.
- Creativity in making therapy playful, motivating, and individualized.
- Clear, compassionate communication with families, including during hard conversations.
- Strong clinical reasoning, observation, and documentation skills.
- Teamwork, flexibility, and openness to feedback and ongoing learning.
- Cultural humility and respect for each family's values and goals.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling, Saturdays are available but not required and therapists set their own schedules
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- 401K plan
- Professional development funds for therapists working 20+ hours weekly
- A mission-driven, collaborative, family-centered workplace where your work makes a visible difference.
Send your resume today!
\nCompany Description
At Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults reach their full potential while supporting and empowering their families. Through individualized physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each child's unique needs. We believe in teamwork, flexibility, and working closely with families to create meaningful progress, build confidence, and improve everyday lives. Our goal is to make a lasting difference, one step at a time, while creating a supportive environment where children, families, and our team can grow together.
Company Description
At Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to helping children, teens, and young adults reach their full potential while supporting and empowering their families. Through individualized physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each child's unique needs. We believe in teamwork, flexibility, and working closely with families to create meaningful progress, build confidence, and improve everyday lives. Our goal is to make a lasting difference, one step at a time, while creating a supportive environment where children, families, and our team can grow together.