Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

ChildServe • Des Moines, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ChildServe has 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014.
• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level