Indiana First Steps Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

First Steps Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Natural environment

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time.

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What Makes APT Different?

  • We do things differently, and it shows.
  • Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
  • Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
  • Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
  • Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
  • Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
  • Bonuses + Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
  • Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
  • Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do

The primary responsibility of a Indiana First Steps provider is to evaluate and provide treatment for pediatric patients between the ages of birth and three years with needs in the areas of physical, social-emotional, self-help, communication, and cognitive development.

First Steps at APT, while working primarily in children’s natural environments (homes, daycares, community centers, etc.) also have the opportunity to work in other APT offices and contract locations, depending on the counties/areas served.

PTs, OTs, and SLPs interested in any of these settings can apply for this position.

First Steps Provider Essential Duties and Responsibilities (all disciplines):

Work closely with patients’ caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) through a Coaching Model. Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail.

  • Accurately document treatment sessions as well as progress or evaluation reports in detail.
  • Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.
  • First Steps Occupational Therapist Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements:

Evaluate children from birth to age 3 for fine motor development, visual motor development, sensory processing and modulation differences, executive functioning skills, and more in order to determine impact on activities of daily living (ADLs), rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation.

Our ideal candidate holds a masters degree in Occupational Therapy and an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).

First Steps Speech-Language Pathologist Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements:

Evaluate and treat children from birth to age 3 for speech, language, oral motor, voice, fluency, articulation, or social communication disorders to achieve highest level of functioning and prevent regression.

Our ideal candidate holds a masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license).

Requirements

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Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will evaluate and treat pediatric patients from birth to age three for various developmental needs within their natural environments. They will also collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationOral motor therapyVoice therapyFluency therapyArticulation therapyEarly intervention

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 29 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
11%
Sign-on bonus
9% this job
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,951 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scottsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Median resident rent
$831/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Associates In Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Shelbyville, Kentucky
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) Match
PTO
Life & Disability Insurance
Company-Provided Professional Liability Insurance
Mentorship