The Playground is seeking a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our growing team! This is a unique opportunity to provide therapy in a fun, engaging indoor sensory playground where children learn through purposeful play rather than traditional clinic sessions.
If you're looking for flexibility, administrative support, and a collaborative environment where you can be creative, we'd love to meet you.
About The Playground
The Playground is an indoor sensory motor gym designed to help children build confidence, communication, and independence through movement and play. We serve children from birth through age 8 and offer a combination of individual therapy, group therapy, enrichment classes, and community programming.
Our mission is to create a place where children move, play, learn, and grow together.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat children ages 0–8 with a variety of communication disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals
- Provide engaging one-on-one speech therapy sessions
- Lead or co-lead small group therapy and social language groups
- Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists in a multidisciplinary setting
- Educate and coach parents to support communication at home
- Complete timely documentation and progress reports
- Help develop innovative group programs and seasonal enrichment classes
Why You'll Love This Position
✔ Flexible schedule—create a work schedule that fits your life
✔ Administrative support for scheduling, insurance verification, and referrals
✔ Individual and group therapy opportunities
✔ Beautiful indoor sensory playground designed to encourage movement and engagement
✔ Collaborative pediatric therapy team
✔ Freedom to incorporate play-based, child-led treatment approaches
✔ Opportunity to help shape new programs and grow with our practice
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current Mississippi SLP license (or eligibility)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Clinical Fellowship (CFY) candidates are encouraged to apply
- Pediatric experience preferred but not required
- Passion for play-based, family-centered therapy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Schedule
- Part-time
- Flexible scheduling
- Choose the days and hours that work best for you
- Afternoon and after-school availability is a plus
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who believes the best therapy happens when children are engaged, having fun, and building meaningful relationships. You enjoy collaborating with families and teammates, think creatively, and are excited to be part of a growing practice that values innovation, movement, and child-led learning.
Join Our Team
At The Playground, we're redefining pediatric therapy by creating an environment where children are excited to come, families feel supported, and therapists love what they do.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and support you deserve, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help children discover their voice through the power of play!
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
