Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Sevita; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation package

401(k) match

PTO and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita, through its Small Steps clinic in Providence, RI, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and support children with speech, language, and feeding needs. You will develop individualized treatment plans, deliver therapy, and coach families to reinforce progress at home.

A multidisciplinary team will mentor and support your growth in a child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming setting. You will collaborate with families and clinicians, document progress, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or related field.
• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Commitment to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and support children with speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, social communication, and feeding/swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide direct therapy.
• Document progress and outcomes of therapy.
• Coach caregivers to support carryover at home and in the child’s natural environment.
• Collaborate with families and fellow clinicians to enhance therapy effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Therapy

State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Sevita provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Speech-Language Pathologist - $74,000 - $84,000

At Small Steps, therapy is more than a service - it’s a collaborative, creative, and deeply human experience. We are a multidisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and feeding specialists united by one purpose: helping children and families thrive through compassionate, individualized care.

Our clinic is built on mentorship, collaboration, and the belief that every clinician brings unique strengths to the team. We take a neurodiversity-affirming, child-led, play-based approach to therapy, honoring each child’s individuality while creating meaningful, engaging experiences that support growth.

About the Role

As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Small Steps, you’ll partner with families and fellow clinicians to evaluate and support children with speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, social communication, and feeding/swallowing needs. You’ll develop individualized treatment plans, provide direct therapy, document progress, and coach caregivers to support carryover at home and in the child’s natural environment.

This is a place where your voice matters, your interests are supported, and your impact is felt every day—in the lives of the children you support and the team you grow with.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field
• Current state licensure/certification as a Speech-Language Pathology
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
• Commitment to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Opportunity to grow and specialize in areas you’re passionate about
• Neurodiversity-affirming, child-led environment
• Full compensation/benefits package, 401(k) match, PTO, and holiday pay
• Nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.