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Johnston, Iowa

Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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 Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Johnston!

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 Careers@childserve.org.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

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.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will administer assessments and develop individualized therapy plans for children and young adults. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, family-centered pediatric rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a Speech Language Pathology program. A Certificate of Clinical Competence and at least one year of pediatric clinical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient counselingStandardized testingFamily-centered careDocumentationCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time) at Child Serve a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
9% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Johnston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Child Serve

Hospitals and Health Care
Johnston, IA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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