Speech-Language Pathologist

Join Our Family-Friendly Pediatric Therapy Team! Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Position: Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available

About Us

Are you passionate about helping children find their voice and reach their full potential? We are a family-friendly outpatient therapy clinic in Rapid City, SD, dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized, family-centered care. We believe in partnering with families to help children build the communication skills, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

We are looking for a caring, motivated Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Position Overview

The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat children with a variety of communication, speech, language, and feeding-related needs. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, values collaboration with families and other healthcare professionals, and is committed to providing fun, engaging, evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans and functional goals.
• Provide speech and language therapy to children with a variety of developmental and communication needs.
• Address articulation, phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, social communication, and other speech-language challenges within the clinician’s scope of practice.
• Assess and treat feeding and swallowing concerns when appropriately trained and within the clinician’s scope of practice.
• Educate and empower families with practical strategies to support progress at home and in everyday environments.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, families, physicians, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and plans of care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional standards and stay current with evidence-based pediatric therapy practices.
• Create a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment for children and their families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current South Dakota speech-language pathology license or eligibility for licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply if appropriate for the position.
• Experience or a strong interest in pediatric speech-language therapy.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A family-centered approach to care and a passion for helping children succeed.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

What We Offer

• A supportive, family-friendly work environment.
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and their families.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary therapy team.
• A focus on individualized, functional, and evidence-based care.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children in our community.

Specific benefits, compensation, and scheduling arrangements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe therapy is most successful when children feel comfortable, families feel supported, and clinicians have the opportunity to do meaningful work. If you are enthusiastic about pediatric communication development and want to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and family involvement, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume describing their experience, clinical interests, and passion for pediatric speech-language therapy to [email protected].

Location: Rapid City, SD
Position: Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person