Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

About the role

Join our talented, interdisciplinary team of therapists specializing in pediatric rehabilitation. You'll work together to create individualized plans for each child, providing comprehensive, family-centered speech language pathology services to children from birth through 21 years in our outpatient service area. With a wide range of diagnoses served, no two days will be the same.

As part of our large therapy team, you'll grow professionally through:

• An inter-professional team where you collaborate with occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, mental health, and other services to provide a holistic approach to care.
• Leadership training and paid continuing education opportunities, with most classes provided on-site to support career growth and specialty interests.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities, including onsite mentorship.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate standardized tests, screenings, informal assessments, and clinical observations.
• Review medical, educational, social, and financial information to provide recommendations, referrals, and follow-up for each case.
• Provide interpretation and counseling of test results to children, young adults, and caregivers, along with ongoing feedback regarding progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and revise therapy plans of care based on initial and ongoing assessments, as required by policy and regulation.
• Develop individualized plans of care tailored to the needs of the child and caregiver, including appropriate frequency and duration.
• Provide specialized pediatric treatment activities to children and young adults.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in a Speech Language Pathology program.
• Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Preferred: 1+ years in clinical practice with pediatric experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Competitive bonus structure.

About ChildServe

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. As Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, we offer a variety of services and programs tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our four key specialty areas include complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care, services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.