Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - Flexible Hours)
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Job Description
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: Flexible schedule within clinic hours of operation
Clinic hours: 7:30 am-6:00 pm
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 and 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 plans of care for pediatric patients. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, family-centered therapy services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a Speech Language Pathology program and possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Previous clinical practice with pediatric experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (PRN - Flexible Hours) at Child Serve a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 592 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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