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Wesley Medical Center

SLP - Pediatric

Duncan, OK · On-site

$2.0K/wk

Details Client Name Duncan Regional Hospital - Qualivis Job Type Travel Offering Allied Profession SLP Specialty Pediatric Job ID 37500509 Job Title SLP - Pediatric Weekly Pay $2018.0 Shift Details ...

Cook Children's

Speech Pathologist,I/P

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

... pediatric conditions, illness and injury in an acute medical setting. Evaluation, treatment and ... The SLP will provide speech language services for chronically ill patients admitted to hospital for ...

Prime Staffing

Travel Pediatric SLP

Madera, CA · On-site

This role requires at least 2 years of experience , ideally in hospital, outpatient, or educational ... The SLP will work closely with interdisciplinary teams and patients to develop and implement ...

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How much do pediatric hospital slp jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for pediatric hospital slp in the United States is $44.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $53.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pediatric hospital SLP do?

A Pediatric Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats children with communication, feeding, swallowing, and speech disorders within a hospital setting. Their patients may include infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or dealing with chronic conditions. They collaborate with families, doctors, nurses, and other therapists to develop individualized treatment plans and support recovery, often working in intensive care units, inpatient floors, or outpatient clinics. Pediatric hospital SLPs also provide education to caregivers and help prepare families for discharge and ongoing therapy needs.

What does a pediatric hospital SLP do?

As a pediatric hospital speech language pathologist (SLP), you provide speech language therapy to patients aged anywhere from infants only a few months old, up to teenagers in high school. For very young patients, your duties are to provide preventive and early intervention care, assessing and addressing speech difficulties or impediments before they are allowed to form. For older patients, your responsibilities include assessing the type of speech difficulty, forming a treatment plan, and communicating with parents and caretakers on how best to overcome the impediment. Patients suffering from severe difficulty may even have trouble eating, and you may have to feed them and teach coping strategies so that they may eventually care for themselves.

How does a pediatric hospital SLP typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting?

Pediatric hospital Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work closely with a multidisciplinary team that often includes physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers. Collaboration is essential to create comprehensive care plans, coordinate therapy sessions, and ensure continuity of care for patients with complex medical needs. SLPs regularly participate in team meetings, share assessment findings, and contribute their expertise to inform treatment decisions. This collaborative environment allows for integrated care, improved patient outcomes, and professional growth through exposure to various medical perspectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pediatric hospital speech-language pathologist (SLP), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pediatric Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you need a master's degree in speech-language pathology, state licensure, and certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Familiarity with diagnostic assessments, AAC devices, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams help SLPs make a positive impact on young patients. These skills are essential for developing effective treatment plans and ensuring the best outcomes for children with communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital environment.
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Infographic showing various Pediatric Hospital Slp job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,975 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Acute Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN • On-site

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Vanderbilt University Medical Center rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 254 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

190th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Pediatric Acute Care

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on a Full Time basis to provide pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy, dysphagia care, speech-language therapy, and pediatric rehabilitation for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

This Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will support medically complex and hospital-based pediatric populations, including infants with feeding challenges, dysphagia, tracheostomy, traumatic brain injury, and children requiring video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). Opportunities may include work with NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric rehabilitation teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide pediatric speech-language, feeding, swallowing, and dysphagia therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Evaluate and treat medically complex infants and children, including tracheostomy and dysphagia management.
  • Conduct VFSS studies as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, physicians, and the pediatric rehab team.
  • Document evaluations, plans of care, therapy goals, progress, and outcomes in the EMR.
  • Educate caregivers on feeding strategies, swallowing safety, communication development, and home carryover.
  • Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Tennessee SLP license or eligibility
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
  • Pediatric feeding and swallowing experience required
  • VFSS experience preferred
  • Pediatric hospital or pediatric acute care experience preferred

Why Vanderbilt

  • Work at Tennessee's No. 1 Children's Hospital (U.S. News & World Report).
  • Join a nationally recognized pediatric rehabilitation and feeding/swallowing program.
  • Supportive and collaborative pediatric rehab team.
  • Access to continuing education and pediatric specialty training.
  • Work on a vibrant academic medical campus in Nashville.

How to Apply

Apply today to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team and provide high-quality pediatric feeding, swallowing, dysphagia, and speech-language therapy at a nationally ranked children's hospital.

This Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) role is a great opportunity for clinicians passionate about pediatric feeding therapy, pediatric swallowing therapy, pediatric dysphagia, and pediatric speech-language pathology in a nationally ranked pediatric hospital.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now!

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