At Next Level Speech Therapy, we know the stakes are high. When a district needs a speech-language pathologist, you’re not just filling a spot—you’re trusting someone to support students with complex communication needs. That’s why our vetting process isn’t just thorough—it’s personal.
As a company founded, owned, and led by licensed SLPs, we understand what it takes to do this job well. We’ve sat at the IEP table. We’ve supported nonverbal learners. We’ve collaborated with teams to help students find their voice—literally and figuratively.
That’s what makes our process different.
We Vet Like SLPs—Because We Are SLPs
Our screening isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about identifying practitioners who belong in school-based settings.
- Every candidate is reviewed by a licensed SLP—not just a recruiter with a checklist.
- We assess clinical judgment, flexibility, school experience, and cultural responsiveness—because we know real success happens beyond the resume.
- We look for providers who are clinically strong and emotionally intelligent. That means team players who can adapt, communicate, and support your students with empathy and excellence.
Real Conversations, Not Just Credential Checks
We’ve had conversations with too many directors who were burned by staffing agencies that sent whoever had the right license. At NLST, we take pride in saying “no” more often than “yes.” If a provider isn’t the right fit, we don’t place them.
You’re not just getting a credential—you’re getting a committed clinician who’s ready to be part of your team.
No Investors. No Pressure. Just the Right Match.
Because we’re privately owned—and SLP-owned—we don’t have to explain our vetting standards to investors or meet arbitrary placement quotas.
That means:
- No pushing underqualified candidates to “make the numbers.”
- No cutting corners on training, onboarding, or support.
- No sales-first, service-later mentality.
Every decision we make is based on what we know is best for the students, teams, and districts we serve—period.
We’ve Been in Your Shoes
We’ve worked in your buildings. We know the challenges of staffing shortages, compliance pressures, and finding providers who actually want to work in schools. That’s why our model is built on quality, consistency, and long-term relationships—not just filling openings.
We don’t just place SLPs—we back them with coaching, tools, and real-time support throughout the year. Because when you’re in it for the long game, short-term fixes just won’t do.
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If you’re tired of being just another line item on an agency’s sales report, come work with a team that leads with clinical heart and operational integrity.
Because when students are counting on you, you should be able to count on us.
