Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

Childserve; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Child Serve in Ames is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our pediatric rehabilitation team. You will provide family-centered speech-language pathology services to birth through 21 years in our outpatient program.

You'll work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care, administer assessments, and support children across a wide range of diagnoses, making a meaningful difference every day.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• CCC preferred.
• 1+ years pediatric clinical experience.
• Excellent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and mobility within the work area.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized tests and screenings for children.
• Review medical, educational, and social information to provide recommendations.
• Interpret test results and provide feedback to children, young adults, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise the plan of care.
• Develop individualized plans of care to meet each child’s needs.
• Provide specialized pediatric therapy activities.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment administration

Clinical reasoning

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

CCC preferred

Tools

SLP assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

If you are looking to put your Speech Language Pathology expertise to work advancing an incredible, life-changing mission, Child Serve has an exciting position for you to consider. We have an opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team in Ames.

As a part of our talented, interdisciplinary team of therapists, you'll specialize in pediatric rehabilitation and work together to create plans specific to each child's need. With a wide range of diagnoses served, no two days will be exactly the same as you provide comprehensive, family-centered, speech language pathology services to children ages birth through 21 years in our outpatient service area.

Join our large therapy team and grow professionally through:

• An inter-professional team where you will collaborate with occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, mental health and many other services to provide a holistic approach to care.
• Leadership training and paid continuing education opportunities to support career growth. Most classes provided on site where you can choose your specialty or area of interest.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Mentorship onsite.
• A wide range of diagnoses- no two days will be the same!
• The opportunity to leave work each day knowing you've made a difference.

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

What You’ll Do

• Administer appropriate standardized tests/screenings/informal assessments/clinical observations.
• After reviewing medical, educational, social, and financial information, provide recommendations, referrals, and follow-up for each case.
• Provide interpretation and/or counseling of test results to children and young adults/caregivers as well as ongoing feedback regarding progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on developing, implementing, and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments, and as required by policy/regulation.
• Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child and young adult/caregiver including appropriate frequency and duration.
• Provide specialized pediatric treatment activities to children and young adults.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [e-mail].
Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Child Serve’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.