Speech Therapist Assistant (SLPA)
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Edinburg, TX
- Background
- Students welcome
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Speech Therapist Assistant (SLPA)
Service Areas: Harlingen, La Feria, Mercedes, Edcouch-Elsa, Weslaco, Donna
Schedule: Morning & After schoolers
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide speech therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. The SLPA will assist in assessment, treatment implementation, and development of individualized therapy programs while delivering high-quality care to residents and students in the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide speech therapy services to clients under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in accordance with state regulations.
- Assist in the evaluation process as directed by the supervising Speech Therapist.
- Support the development of problem lists, short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plans.
- Monitor client response to interventions and consult with the Speech Therapist regarding necessary modifications.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with department standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Record billable treatment times per department procedures.
- Provide therapy services in alignment with established standards of practice and productivity requirements.
- Participate in Quality Assurance programs as required.
- Maintain ongoing continuing education and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
Education & Qualification Requirements
- Current SLPA license/registration in the state of hire
- Bilingual (preferred but not required)
- Current TB screening and CPR certification
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong proactive and reactive decision-making abilities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We welcome qualified candidates requiring employment-based visa sponsorship, including Employment-Based Green card (PERM/I-40), H1B transfers, TN Visas, and individuals with previously approved I-140 petitions seeking Green Card Sponsorship.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Brightstar Care Edinburg in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Speech-Language Pathologists · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $65,728 | ~15% |
| Level II | $80,101 | ~31% |
| Level III | $94,494 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $108,867 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.