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*Clinical Lead Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)*

*Location:* Whole Child Wellness - Spearfish, SD
*Employment Type:* Employee (W-2)

Whole Child Wellness (WCW) is a quaint, pediatric outpatient therapy practice dedicated to empowering kids and families through occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mindful movement. We believe in whole-child care, playful interventions, and helping children thrive in every area of life. WCW is owned by an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory integration and DIR-Floortime for neurodiverse children. We are looking to expand therapy options for our clients! Apply now if you are ready for a leadership role in a family-like, innovative, neuro-affirming setting. This job is perfect for an experienced SLP who loves the idea shaping their own career without the risk of starting their own private practice.

The Clinical Lead, SLP, will primarily provide evaluations and therapy to children with speech/language/communication disorders and feeding disorders. 10-25% of the SLP's duties each week will include assisting with marketing and leadership tasks to facilitate growth of our Speech Therapy Department.

We value neurodiversity and will _not_ accept compliance-based methods or treatment of our patients.

*What You'll Do:*

* Demonstrate leadership skills, creativity, and excitement to support the growth of our Speech Language Pathology Department through marketing and managerial tasks.
* Provide speech and language, articulation, feeding, and AAC evaluations and speech therapy
* Engage families in treatment planning and home carryover strategies
* Efficiently document services in compliance with insurance and clinic standards
* Maintain professional credentials: ASHA CCCs and additional credentials that adhere to professional ethics and standards of best practice and rules of healthcare provision.

*Required Credentials*

Qualifications

* 2 years pediatric experience
* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
* Long term focus on expanding speech therapy services within our region and within the clinic (we will provide the marketing materials and potential referral sources and a small portion of the job will include marketing Whole Child Wellness Speech Therapy Services).
* Commitment to delivering compassionate, playful, and evidence-based care.
* Familiarity with assessment tools and techniques for pediatric populations.
* Patience, empathy, and strength-based therapist who values neurodiversity

Requirements:

* Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) from an accredited institution.
* *South Dakota SLP license* and national certification (e.g. ASHA CCC-SLP) is required and additional credentials will be maintained as agreed upon, and adhere to professional ethics and standards of best practice and rules of healthcare provision.
* Experience or specialization in pediatric speech and language therapy is REQUIRED

To Apply: Please submit your resume and letter of interest to ot@wholechildwellness.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Opportunities for advancement
* Relocation assistance



Ability to Commute:
* Spearfish, SD 57783 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Spearfish, SD 57783: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spearfish, SD 57783