Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

If you are looking to put your Speech-Language Pathology expertise to work advancing an incredible, life-changing mission, ChildServe has an exciting position for you to consider. We have an opportunity for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our outpatient team at our new ChildServe Des Moines location.    

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.    

Schedule

• 8am – 6pm, 4 days per week
• Clinical is open Monday - Friday

• 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.
• 1+ years in clinical practice with pediatric experience preferred.
• 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 Careers@childserve.org.

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• ChildServe 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.
• ChildServe’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, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.