No salary listed — similar Speech Language Pathologist roles pay ~$131k (median of 16 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 550 active roles in this specialty

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Trinity Health
Des Moines, Iowa

Pediatric Speech Therapist Riverside Des Moines

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology)Full-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Pediatric SLP. Outpatient. Loan forgiveness. CME stipend. Des Moines living. Help kids communicate.

Join Trinity Health as a Pediatric Speech Therapist Riverside Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Your Best Life. Our One Purpose.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Trinity Health in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will help children improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. This role involves collaborating with other professionals, including PTs and OTs, in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and a current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA. Licensure in the state of Iowa is required or the candidate must be eligible for licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric Speech TherapyVerbal Language SkillsNon-verbal Language SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOutpatient CareClinical Competence

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist Riverside Des Moines at Trinity Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 550 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 16 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
62%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
19%
Visa sponsorship
12%

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Stipend
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability