Pediatric Speech Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Urbandale, IA

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About The Position

As a Pediatric Speech Therapist, you’ll bring your clinical expertise and compassionate care directly into the homes of children and their families. In this vital role, you’ll assess, plan, and deliver skilled therapy interventions that support communication and developmental milestones—helping young patients thrive in the comfort of their own environment. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, you’ll help shape individualized care plans that reflect best practices and lead to meaningful outcomes. Your work will not only improve speech and language abilities but also empower families and create a positive, lasting impact on each child’s life. If you’re passionate about making a difference in pediatric care and value one-on-one connection, this is a rewarding opportunity to truly change lives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state(s) where providing services
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child + Dependent Adult Abuse
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification
• One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
• Experience working with pediatric populations is strongly encouraged!

Responsibilities

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health speech therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Conducts appropriate evaluations identifying dysfunctional language or swallowing and cognition and memory deficits.
• Oversees use of treatment modalities and communication devices/aids as necessary.
• Develops specific speech therapy procedures based on patient evaluation and includes them in the home health plan of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree