At Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including family resource coordination, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.

Founded in 1979, Children’s Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.

Children’s Therapy Center is looking for a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to join our growing, natural-environment based Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Team, serving our Tacoma, WA service area! Our preferred candidate is experienced, with training in sensory processing and play-based therapy; feeding and/or NDT is a plus. Our Speech Therapist will have a strong passion for helping children with special needs, and their families reach their full potential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations using formal and informal assessment tools
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate goals
• Maintain timely treatment records and progress reports
• Consistently assess progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide parent coaching and support as an integral part of the therapy program
• Order assistive devices, and/or adaptive equipment as necessary
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team

Demonstrable experience and other qualifications:

• Degree in communication sciences or a related major from an accredited college or university
• Dedicated to quality, with a willingness to learn and share
• Experience working with children with developmental delay or disability preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff and multi-disciplinary teams
• Must have or obtain a SLP license in the State of Washington
• Must have or obtain ASHA Certification
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications and a valid Driver's License and/or reliable personal transportation

CTC’s Operations / COVID-19

In accordance with applicable State and Federal requirements Children’s Therapy Center requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before beginning employment; unless by certified, document medical disability or religious accommodation.

Schedule:

This position is available a full time 40 hour per week; candidates available for part-time hours are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits:

Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $35.98 - $53.51dependent on related experience and education.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available. Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued.

Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.