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Speech-Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)

Optimum Speech Language Services
Kannapolis, NC Part Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

SLPs...WE’RE GROWING!

Looking for a flexible pediatric opportunity without taking on a huge caseload?

Optimum Speech Language Services is looking for licensed SLPs to join our growing team!

Current opportunities in Charlotte, Concord & Kannapolis

We’re a pediatric mobile speech therapy practice that provides services in homes, daycares, and preschools, ABA centers-helping children build communication skills in the environments where they’re most comfortable.

WHY OPTIMUM?

✨ Flexible 1099 independent contractor opportunity
✨ Small caseload as low as 3 sessions/week
✨ Opportunity to grow your caseload over time if desired
✨ Opportunities to stack/cluster sessions geographically
✨ Great option for supplemental income or a flexible part-time caseload
✨ Work with toddlers and school-aged children
✨ Provide therapy in natural, child-friendly environments
✨ Opportunities to work in Charlotte, Concord & Kannapolis
✨ Join a small, growing practice where you’re more than just a number!

*pay per session for completed evaluations and therapy sessions

Our approach is simple: meet children where they are- literally and developmentally. We focus on functional communication, play, receptive and expressive language, social skills, AAC, and helping families carry skills from therapy into the home.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A licensed SLP who:

  • Loves working with children
  • Enjoys working in natural environments
  • Is dependable, flexible, and comfortable working independently
  • Values family involvement and collaboration
  • Wants the flexibility of a 1099 position
  • Is interested in building a caseload that fits their schedule
  • Has reliable transportation

This could be a great fit if you’re looking for:

-A side gig
-Supplemental income
-A flexible part-time caseload
-A way to gradually build your pediatric caseload
-A change from the traditional clinic setting

We look for opportunities to cluster sessions geographically so you can spend less time driving and more time doing what you actually enjoy-providing therapy.

Interested? Send us a message!

We’d love to tell you more about the available opportunities and see if Optimum Speech Language Services could be a good fit for you.

Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work any afterschool hours? (3 to 6pm)

Experience:

  • pediatric: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Speech-Language Pathology License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Kannapolis, NC 28027 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $43

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