Fusion Therapy Center: Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatrics

Description: Fusion Therapy Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist who genuinely enjoys working independently in the community and wants travel-based therapy to be the primary focus of their position. This role provides pediatric speech and language therapy at partner daycares, preschools, schools, and other community locations throughout Northwest Arkansas through Fusion’s mobile therapy program. This is a travel-focused position. While in-clinic patients may occasionally be used to help bridge openings, build the clinician’s caseload, or maintain productive hours, the long-term intent of this role is to develop and maintain a primarily travel-based caseload. As part of your total rewards, we are pleased to offer a competitive sign-on bonus. We are looking for a clinician who enjoys variety, autonomy, relationship-building with community partners, and providing high-quality care outside of a traditional clinic setting. Our Mission: To empower families and enhance the lives of children through holistic, evidence-based therapy services. Why join Fusion? At Fusion Therapy Center, we believe in rewarding your time, dedication, and clinical excellence. Our compensation model values your contributions while providing flexibility, professional growth, and administrative support. This position may be especially appealing to a clinician who enjoys: Getting out of the clinic and working within the communityBuilding relationships with schools, daycares, families, and community partnersHaving independence throughout the workdayWorking with children in their natural environmentsManaging a mobile caseload with support from a dedicated scheduling and leadership teamVariety in their daily routine rather than remaining in one clinical setting Employment Structure You will be hired as a W-2 employee, with payroll taxes handled by Fusion and access to applicable employee benefits. Clinicians are compensated at a competitive hourly rate for billable services, providing transparency and alignment between clinical productivity and compensation. What Your Schedule May Look Like Your primary caseload will consist of patients seen at assigned daycares, preschools, schools, and community partner locations. Fusion coordinates travel routes and patient schedules with the goal of minimizing unnecessary drive time and creating efficient geographic groupings. Your Schedule May Include: Traveling between assigned community locationsTreating multiple patients at the same school or daycare when possibleCompleting documentation between sessions or during designated administrative timeCommunicating with families, caregivers, teachers, and the Fusion clinical teamParticipating in team meetings and clinical collaborationProviding occasional in-clinic treatment when needed to bridge openings or support caseload development Candidates should apply with the expectation that travel therapy will be the primary responsibility of this position. Benefits Competitive pay based on billable hoursMileage reimbursement for eligible travelTravel stipend for travel between assigned sitesFlexible work scheduleContinuing education reimbursement based on hours workedMedical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time staffPTO for eligible full-time staff401(k) retirement planMentorship and onboarding supportSupportive scheduling and administrative teams Compensation And Financial Rewards Highly Competitive Hourly Pay: $52–$57 per billable hour Evaluation & Re-Evaluation Bonus: Additional $20/hour Administrative Pay: Paid administrative time during qualifying patient cancellations Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for eligible miles driven Travel Stipend: $20 administrative pay per travel day for travel between assigned locations and the clinic 401(k): Employer-supported retirement savings Professional Development CEU reimbursement based on hours worked 90-day mentorship and onboarding program Collaboration with experienced pediatric clinicians Career pathways in mentorship, leadership, specialty clinical areas, and Fusion’s mobile therapy program Requirements: Responsibilities: Evaluate pediatric patients to determine eligibility for speech-language therapy servicesDevelop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goalsProvide evidence-based speech, language, feeding, and/or communication interventions within your areas of competencyDeliver therapy in community settings including daycares, preschools, and schoolsAdapt treatment to the child’s natural environmentEducate and collaborate with families, caregivers, teachers, and community partnersComplete documentation accurately and within required timelinesMaintain communication with Fusion's scheduling, clinical, and administrative teamsManage travel between assigned locations responsibly and efficientlyMaintain a reliable schedule and demonstrate ownership of assigned patients and community relationships Requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language PathologyCurrent Arkansas SLP license or anticipated licensure dateStrong clinical reasoning and communication skillsAbility to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative clinical teamStrong organization and time-management skillsReliability and comfort managing a travel-based workdayAbility and willingness to drive between assigned community locationsDependable transportationKnowledge of pediatric speech-language evaluation and treatmentFamiliarity with Medicaid and private insurance documentation requirements preferred Who Will Thrive in This Position? This position is best suited for an SLP who actively wants a mobile caseload, rather than someone who is simply willing to travel occasionally. You may be a great fit if you enjoy being out in the community, appreciate independence, can organize your day across multiple locations, and like developing relationships with the schools and childcare centers where your patients spend their time. Fusion provides the clinical, administrative, and scheduling support behind you while giving you the autonomy to make a meaningful impact where children live, learn, and play.