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Eat. Play. Love. Occupational Therapy Inc.

Speech Language Pathologist

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

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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.

Speech Language Pathologist - $5,000 Sign On Bonus Role Description We are now seeking a

Program Director – Speech‑Language Pathologist

to help shape and grow this exciting next chapter.

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

Competitive hourly rate for direct billable services (higher than standard staff rates)

Additional leadership incentives tied to program growth

Administrative support (billing, insurance, systems, referrals)

Supportive culture where your ideas genuinely shape the program

Growth opportunities within a fast‑growing pediatric practice

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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