Eat. Play. Love. Occupational Therapy Inc.
Speech Language Pathologist
Eat. Play. Love. Occupational Therapy Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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
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