Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Part-Time
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
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Your Best Life. Our One Purpose.
Join the MercyOne Riverside team as a part-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in pediatrics. The (SLP) will focus on making a meaningful impact by helping children communicate effectively and assisting with the improvement of their verbal and non-verbal language skills. The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with complex, detailed and often sensitive topics.
About The Area
The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and the county seat of Polk County. The local government serves more than 211,000 residents throughout 49 neighborhoods with more than 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails. Some cities are great places to retire.
Others are great places to start a career or raise a family. Des Moines is all three. Its low cost-of-living, thriving business sector, and strong civic community have made it a popular destination for Boomers, Millennials, and anyone else looking to build a better life.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continue Education Stipend
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement program opportunities
- Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities
Minimum Qualification
- Master’s Degree of Speech Language Pathology
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa
Join Our Team
- Contact: Andrea Barnett, Physician Recruitment
- P: 563-244-5801
- C: 563-357-9977 barnetta@mercyhealth.com
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will focus on helping children communicate effectively by improving their verbal and non-verbal language skills. The role requires managing complex and sensitive topics with a high degree of interpersonal skill.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Applicants must also be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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