Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time or Part Time

Make play your profession!

We are looking for an exceptional pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who is passionate about making a difference with children and being a part of something greater than themselves.

About TheraPlay Spot:

TheraPlay Spot is a therapist-owned family-friendly pediatric outpatient clinic situated in the heart of Wichita, just a five-minute walk downtown and the iconic Keeper of the Plains. Our sensory-focused clinic features a forest-themed waiting room, creating a playful work atmosphere while maintaining excellence in our services. Our therapists have access to individual treatment rooms and two fully equipped sensory therapy gyms. We offer telehealth visits as needed, from home or the clinic, and encourage optional visits to homes, communities, private schools, preschools, and daycares for a well-rounded perspective of the kids' lives.

How We Invest in Our Pediatric SLPs:

• Shared Cost Childcare Benefit
• Flexible scheduling (days and hours) without productivity requirements
• Full-time and Benefits start at 30 hours/week!
• Primarily in-clinic treatment sessions with option to include telehealth, community or home visits
• If you love doing evaluations, we can create an eval-only position for you with flexibility on days and hours!
• Continuing Education Benefit (CEUs), totaling up to $520 per year
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage; Direct Provider Healthcare Membership- unlimited visits, no co-pays, dramatically reduced costs for medical tests / procedures, including OB-GYN and prenatal care
• Discounted Rx: up to 90% on prescription meds
• Supplemental insurance plans (short-term disability, accident, cancer, vision, dental, and more) available with company matching
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match 

Additional Perks for Joining our Team:

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with OT, PT, SLP, and pediatric counselors to best help our kids
• We equip our team with tools and guidance to help families carry over therapeutic strategies at home
• Training with the passionate new grad who knows that they want to work in pediatrics, or with the experienced therapist wanting to make the switch to outpatient pediatrics
• Team volunteer opportunities to give back to the community that has been so good to us
• Our staff meetings often involve food
• Company swag!
• On and offsite happy hours, out-of-clinic social events, company holiday parties
• Themed clinic events including pajama and water weeks!
• Most of all, we have fun while making a world of difference to the families who come to us for life-changing therapy services.

Pediatric SLP Responsibilities:

• Assess communication, feeding, and swallowing skills in children from newborns to teens with a variety of physical disabilities and neurodivergent diagnoses
• Create individual POC's with achievable and meaningful goals, with parent/caregiver input
• Treat children through playful and highly beneficial sessions
• Adapt to each child's needs to maximize successful outcomes
• Empower and coach parents for the home carryover and buy-in to the therapy process
• Communicate openly and effectively with children, families, and co-workers
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with other SLPs, PTs, and OTs
• Attend monthly staff meetings and in-services

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Licenses: Driver's license, Kansas SLP license
• Must pass prior employer check and criminal background check

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• One year of outpatient pediatric experience
• Experience with Sensory Processing Disorder is a plus!
• SOS or AEIOU (or similar feeding training) and sensory-based feeding experience with picky eaters and food aversions. (Paid training is available for those willing to specialize).
• Great time management skills