Speech Language Pathologist

Company Description

Eat. Play. Love. Occupational Therapy Inc. is a child- and family-centered pediatric therapy practice dedicated to making therapy meaningful, joyful, and accessible. Through play-based, relationship-driven services, we support children across sensory, motor, communication, feeding, and developmental needs.

Led by Founder and CEO Lindsey Wood, MOT, OTR/L, Eat. Play. Love OT is expanding our interdisciplinary model and building a dynamic speech-language program. We are known for our innovative approach, supportive team culture, and commitment to empowering both families and clinicians.

We are now seeking a
Program Director – Speech-Language Pathologist
to help shape and grow this exciting next chapter.

Role Description

Eat. Play. Love OT is hiring a
Program Director – SLP
who is passionate about pediatrics, collaboration, and building a program with purpose. This role blends direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to guide the development of our speech-language services while receiving strong administrative and operational support.

This position can be part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate's availability and caseload interest.

You will play an integral role in building the SLP department — shaping service offerings, supporting hiring and onboarding as we grow, and collaborating closely with our OT team to deliver exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy to children ages 0–12
• Develop individualized and family-centered treatment plans
• Collaborate with OTs, parents, teachers, and community partners
• Document progress and maintain clinical best practices

Leadership & Program Development

• Help design and expand the Eat. Play. Love OT speech-language program
• Support hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of future SLPs/SLPAs
• Contribute to workflow development, quality standards, and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with the CEO on program strategy, service models, and growth
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborative planning

Optional Opportunities

• Lead small groups or parent workshops
• Co-treat with OTs for integrated services
• Help design community programs or specialty classes

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in California
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred
• Pediatric experience required (clinic, EI, school, outpatient, or combination)
• Interest in leadership, collaboration, and program development
• Strong communication skills and comfort with caregiver coaching
• Ability to self-manage schedule with flexibility and organization
• Passion for neurodiversity-affirming, child-led practices
• Creative, positive, and eager to grow within a supportive team

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly rate for direct billable services (higher than standard staff rates)
• Additional leadership incentives tied to program growth
• Flexible scheduling, build your schedule around your preferences
• Administrative support (billing, insurance, systems, referrals)
• Supportive culture where your ideas genuinely shape the program
• Growth opportunities within a fast-growing pediatric practice