Pediatric Speech Language Assistant (SLPA)

Job Description Description:Earn up to $37/hour + up to $17,500/year in performance bonuses. Work with kids. Actually love your job.We're Whole Child Therapy (WCT), a therapist-owned pediatric practice in the Inland Empire where clinicians thrive and kids make real progress. We started in a 700-square-foot Claremont space in 2018. Today, we're 65+ professionals delivering 700+ weekly sessions across two clinics and school partnerships. We grew because our therapists stay. You'll see why.Why SLPAs Love Working Here Real mentorship. You'll work alongside SLP's who want you to grow, not just sign your notes.Specialty exposure. Rotate through feeding therapy, AAC/assistive technology, and our Social StoriesTM Program. Build a skillset most SLPAs never get near.Neurodiversity-affirming practice. We build on strengths. No compliance-based therapy. No masking goals.Clinical ladder. A defined path to advance, with pay bumps to match.Get paid even when they don't show. Cancellations and no-shows are paid at your full rate.Compensation Base hourly rate: $29 to $37/hour (based on pediatric experience)Weekly performance bonuses: earn starting at 75% productivityAnnual bonus potential: up to $17,500/year at top tierFlexible schedule groups: Reduced (30 to 32 hrs), Modified (33 to 35 hrs), or Standard (36 to 40 hrs). Bonuses earnable at every group.Cancellations & no-shows: paid at your full hourly rateBenefits & Perks Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan6 paid holidays + 80–120 hours PTO/year (grows with tenure)Student loan repayment assistance: $200/month after 2 years, $400/month after 4 yearsCEU reimbursement: $300–$1,000/year based on tenureTherapy supply reimbursement: up to $200/yearOngoing specialization training in feeding, AAC, and social skillsLeadership development and clinical ladder advancementNo weekends. Ever.What You'll Do Collaborate with licensed speech-language pathologists to implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric clientsAssist in conducting therapy sessions using appropriate techniques and strategiesHelp children develop speech and language skills through engaging, play-based activitiesSupport assessments and screenings, documenting client progress and observationsMaintain accurate records of therapy sessions and progress reportsCommunicate effectively with parents and caregivers about therapy progress and home strategiesWork with our interdisciplinary team (OTs, SLPs, COTAs) to ensure comprehensive careParticipate in team meetings and continuing education opportunitiesAbout Whole Child Therapy Whole Child Therapy was founded by husband-and-wife occupational therapists Dennis and Ina Necesito with one promise: every family gets the same holistic, effective, caring therapy we'd want for our own children. That promise built a practice where clinicians are respected, kids are seen as whole people (not symptom checklists), and growth for both patients and therapists is the default.We offer pediatric OT, speech therapy, feeding therapy, assistive technology, AAC services, and social skills programs across two Inland Empire clinics and school partnerships throughout the region.Requirements: What We're Looking ForActive California Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) licenseGenuine love for working with kidsStrong communication skills with families, colleagues, and supervising OTRsOrganization and time-management chops to juggle a caseload and keep documentation currentAdaptability. Kids are unpredictable. You roll with it.Pediatric experience preferred, not required