ChildServe·Ames, Iowa
The role involves specializing in pediatric rehabilitation by creating individualized, family-centered plans of care for children aged birth through 21 years. Responsibilities include administering various assessments, interpreting results for caregivers, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to implement specialized treatment activities.
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.
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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.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Preferred qualifications include over one year of clinical practice with pediatric experience, along with the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform various physical tasks.
Market context
In Iowa, PRN Speech Language Pathologist roles often draw interest from candidates with pediatric experience and flexible scheduling needs, especially when employers want clinicians who can step in quickly. These positions are competitive because a master’s degree, CCC credential, and hands-on pediatric practice can narrow the pool, and the physical demands may also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your CCC status and highlight any pediatric caseload experience in your application.
