Speech Language Pathologist

Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinic-Based)

Looking for a clinic role with flexibility, autonomy, and minimal paperwork?

Wordplay Speech Therapy
is hiring an experienced SLP to join our
private-pay, clinic-based team
, where
therapy comes first
and clinicians are trusted to do what they do best.

Rancho San Diego, CA | Flexible Hours | W-2 Employee

Company Description

Wordplay Speech Therapy
partners with families across San Diego to provide
high-quality, evidence-based speech, language, and literacy services
for children. Our team of speech-language pathologists and literacy interventionists delivers
personalized, engaging therapy
tailored to each child's unique strengths and needs.

We specialize in
relationship-driven, research-backed intervention
that supports both academic success and real-world communication. Through a
collaborative and compassionate approach
, Wordplay fosters consistency, connection, and
measurable progress
, helping children build the communication and learning skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Position Overview

Wordplay Speech Therapy is seeking an
experienced, enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist
to join our
clinic-based, private-pay team
. This role is ideal for a clinician who is
fun, personable, resourceful, and passionate
, and who values
flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful relationships with families
.

We are intentionally growing and
currently have a waitlist
, with anticipated continued demand.
Hours are flexible
and may increase over time based on availability and interest.

Why Clinicians Choose Wordplay

• No SOAP notes. Minimal paperwork.
  Our primary focus is on therapy, not documentation.
• Short, session-based video updates
  to support home carryover, family engagement, and visual progress tracking
• Private-pay setting
  that prioritizes quality over productivity quotas
• Consistent clients and small caseloads
  for strong rapport and measurable progress
• High clinical autonomy
  and trust in your professional judgment
• Warm, collaborative clinic culture
  rooted in joy, curiosity, and balance

Position Details

• Employment Type:
  Part-time,
  W-2 hourly employee
• Setting:
  Clinic-based
• Schedule:
  Flexible
  , with hours available now and opportunity to grow

Compensation

• $70/hour
  for all
  direct, billable client sessions
• Includes sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice
• $30/hour
  for
  approved administrative time
• Planning, collaboration, and professional development

Benefits & Perks

• Annual ASHA CEU Pass
• Mileage reimbursement
  at IRS standard rate (approved workday travel)
• Worker's Compensation insurance
  (per California law)
• Access to engaging therapy materials and clinic resources
• Ongoing mentorship and clinical collaboration
• Supportive leadership
  that values clinician wellbeing and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Provide
  evidence-based speech-language therapy
  to pediatric clients
• Create
  engaging, individualized sessions
  aligned with client goals
• Use
  streamlined, clinically meaningful documentation
  appropriate for a private-pay clinic
• Share
  brief, parent-facing video updates
  to highlight progress and support carryover
• Build
  positive, trusting relationships
  with families

Qualifications (Required)

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active California SLP license
• ASHA CCC-SLP
• Clinical Fellows (CFs) not accepted at this time
• Experience with pediatric speech, language, and communication disorders
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Positive, flexible, professional demeanor
• Commitment to evidence-based practice
  and ongoing professional development
• Bilingual skills a plus
  , but not required

Who Thrives at Wordplay

• Warm, energetic, engaging clinicians
• Creative, resourceful, solution-oriented SLPs
• Professionals who take pride in their work
  and love what they do
• Clinicians seeking
  flexibility without sacrificing clinical excellence

If you're an experienced SLP who loves what you do and wants a flexible, clinician-centered role in a supportive private-pay clinic, we'd love to hear from you