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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for hippotherapy in the United States is $44.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.74 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A hippotherapy job involves using horseback riding as a therapeutic treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or developmental challenges. Professionals, often occupational, physical, or speech therapists, incorporate horse movement to improve balance, coordination, and muscle strength. They work closely with patients to achieve therapy goals while ensuring safety around the horse. This role requires specialized training and certification to effectively integrate equine movement into therapy sessions.

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To thrive in hippotherapy, you need a background as a licensed occupational, physical, or speech therapist, along with specialized training in equine-assisted therapy. Certification from organizations such as the American Hippotherapy Association and experience with horses and adaptive equipment are commonly required. Strong interpersonal, observational, and communication skills help facilitate trust and effective therapy with both clients and equine handlers. These competencies ensure safe, evidence-based therapy that maximizes client progress and well-being in a dynamic environment.

What does a typical day look like for a hippotherapy practitioner?

A typical day for a hippotherapy practitioner involves planning and conducting individualized therapy sessions on horseback, assessing client progress, and collaborating closely with horse handlers and other therapy professionals. Daily tasks often include preparing horses and equipment, documenting session outcomes, and communicating with clients’ families and referring healthcare providers. Practitioners may also participate in regular team meetings to review cases and adjust therapy plans. This role requires adaptability and teamwork, as each client’s needs and responses to therapy can vary widely, making every day unique and rewarding.

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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy

Corona, CA

$89K - $118K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Are you ready to have fun at work? Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy is excited to find someone to join our Speech Therapy team! We support our coworkers by helping them, working together, and by creating an environment of inclusiveness and positivity.
Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice in need of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist . We are a growing and fast-paced campus that offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in a traditional clinical setting, as well as on our ranch, with the incorporation of the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy.) Connect with your patients with 1:1 care and connecting with the entire family!
At Leaps & Bounds, the family is at the center of our mission, we work together to help children reach their therapy goals and improve the quality of life for our families. We celebrate all abilities and advocate for the children we serve. We are appreciative of the opportunity we have to make a positive impact on our communities by providing families with quality care.
If you are looking for opportunities of professional and personal growth, this is the place for you! We are rapidly expanding and have locations in Norco & Corona. Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy provides employees with substantial support and training, including continuing education opportunities. We highly encourage collaboration between all three disciplines, to help our children reach their full potential.
Join our team! Together, we can continue to help children grow by Leaps & Bounds!
SLP Job Duties include:
A Speech Language Pathologist-Pediatrics delivers excellent family-centered patient care, that aims to support functional goals and needs of the patient and their family. SLPs perform assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determines speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription, and carries out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.

  • Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
  • Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices and strategies.
  • Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Develop speech therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP, as needed.
Compensation Range Based on Experience: $89,440 - $118,560
Benefits Include:
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • 401k with a 4% match
  • Student Loan Contributions
  • Accruing PTO
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Productivity bonus structure
  • Continuing education reimbursement.
  • Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
  • There are substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
  • Casual Fridays
  • Fun company events
  • Rewarding, fun, 1:1 patient care and connection with families!
  • Fun Events with Friends of Leaps & Bounds, a 501c3 nonprofit, that supports our patients

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