CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT IGNITE
PEDIATRIC SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Are you looking to be part of a therapeutic team that places value on the quality of pediatric speech therapy and not on caseload size?
Are you someone who seeks to provide pediatric speech therapy in the most meaningful and impactful way possible?
Then IGNITE Pediatric Therapy would love to connect with you!
IGNITE Pediatric Therapy’s mission is to: Empower Grown-ups to Create a Future of Resilient Children. We not only provide the highest level of speech/language therapy for children, we also invest a tremendous amount of our professional time to provide their caregivers with the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to continue therapy outside of our clinical environment. The accelerated progress and results that our families experience throughout their journey with IGNITE, are what inspire and motivate our team every day.
Unlike traditional clinic environments, we ARE NOT volume-driven. We value the relationships we build with each individual from the initial phone consultation through the moment a child “graduates” from needing our services. We relentlessly strive and are proud to provide a customized experience that reflects the unique circumstances of each individual IGNITE family.
IGNITE therapists are given the time and space to build genuine connections with their clients to manifest their own ideas consistent with the IGNITE mission into clinical experiences that are fun, engaging, and result in profound progress.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
-Conscientious of the discipline and expertise required to provide a high-quality, effective, and meaningful therapeutic experience for clients and families.
-Connects easily with clients and families, motivating and inspiring them to achieve their goals.
-Driven toward results, and able to earn buy-in and commitment from clients and families by taking time to understand and appreciate their unique motivations and barriers.
-Sincere, warm, and enthusiastic communication style, uplifting and empowering others.
-Passionate about advocating for children and families we serve and in our community, taking time to educate and inspire them.
-Able to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment independently.
-Collaborative spirit, willing to teach and learn from families and other professionals.
-Desire to explore new frontiers and take initiative to propose new ideas and therapeutic interventions.
-Self-confident, willing to lead the conversation, and take accountability for work and assigned duties.
-Ability to understand, quickly react, and motivate others to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
-Professional and serious about delivering high-quality therapy.
-Authentically represent IGNITE Pediatric Therapy’s core values:
COMMITMENT to achieve your goals.
CONFIDENCE to be yourself.
CONNECTIONS formed within the community.
COURAGE to explore the unknown.
CREATIVITY to adapt to change.
JOB SUMMARY:
IGNITE Pediatric Therapy is currently looking for a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to meet the needs of our families who require late afternoon and early evening appointments.
Since most SLPs on our team work different days/hours, the ability to work independently is necessary, which requires leadership, discipline, and taking initiative; delegating authority only when needed.
A collaborative mindset is also crucial for overall success. IGNITE Therapists work as part of the team, which includes participating in team meetings, training, group programming, and community events.
The Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist works with and for others by building and maintaining strong relationships with people of all backgrounds. This position requires a thorough, self-confident, and passionate individual who seeks to positively impact the lives of others.
An engaging and sincere communication style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm is essential to understand how individual needs and motivations link to goal achievement.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
-Produce high-quality therapy that is not just done but done with accuracy, imagination, and expertise.
-Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills that reflect careful and thorough consideration and follow-through.
-Represent the company's mission and values in all external and internal communications.
-Utilize a child-led approach to therapy, adapting and customizing treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each child and their family.
-Independently manage a diverse pediatric caseload, collaborating with team members as needed and engaging in self-study and continuing education to ensure therapy is high-quality and effective.
-Build and maintain relationships with schools, outside therapy providers, pediatricians, and other members of the community, with an emphasis on working together toward a shared goal.
-Promote the importance of early identification and intervention when speaking with parents and caregivers in the community.
-Willingly and openly provide resources and information to parents and caregivers when fielding phone calls and questions in the community, regardless of whether the families are clients at IGNITE.
-Collaborate with caregivers and adapt treatment plans to ensure families can effectively execute assigned home programming within the context of their daily routines.
-Produce timely, clear, and accurate clinical documentation, ensuring language is accessible for all audiences.
-Participate in regular team meetings to collaborate with team members regarding clinical responsibilities, program development, and community engagement events.
MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Compensation will be uniquely determined by the experience level of the applicant.
To learn more about Ignite Pediatric Therapy, browse our website www.ignitepediatric.com or find us on instagram and Facebook.
If you feel this role is a good fit for you, send a resume to mambrose@ignitepediatric.com with ‘YOUR NAME – Pediatric CCC-SLP” in the subject line.
CLINIC LOCATION:
110 Javit Ct. Suite A, Austintown, OH 44515
DAYS/HOURS NEEDED:
1099 Contract
Evenings and Weekends
Hours contingent upon client needs
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT IGNITE
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
IGNITE Pediatric Therapy’s mission is to EMPOWER GROWN-UPS TO CREATE A FUTURE OF RESILIENT CHILDREN.
Everything we do centers around our mission, and is supported by our 5 CORE VALUES:
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COMMITMENT to achieve your goals
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CONFIDENCE to be yourself.
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CONNECTIONS formed within the community.
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COURAGE to explore the unknown.
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CREATIVITY to adapt to change.
We provide the highest level of pediatric therapy while intentionally investing in their caregivers—equipping them with the confidence, skills, and understanding needed to support their child outside of the clinic. The remarkable growth our families experience throughout their IGNITE journey is what fuels and inspires our team every day.
Unlike traditional clinic environments, we ARE NOT volume-driven. We prioritize quality, connection, and individualized care. From the first phone consultation to the day a child “graduates,” we build meaningful relationships and craft a therapeutic experience that reflects each family’s unique needs.
IGNITE therapists are given the time and freedom to create child-led, engaging, sensory-rich therapy experiences that result in profound and lasting progress.
IGNITE therapists are given the time and freedom to create child-led, engaging, sensory-rich therapy experiences that result in profound and lasting progress.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
The ideal Pediatric Occupational Therapist naturally inspires confidence, fosters collaboration, and enriches the culture of our team. We are looking for someone who:
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Holds strong expertise in sensory regulation, sensory processing disorders, autism, dyspraxia, emotional regulation, fine motor development, and functional life skills.
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“Builds bridges” through positive, collaborative, trusting relationships with colleagues, families, and community partners.
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Has an outgoing, expressive, warm, and sociable communication style that uplifts, motivates and inspires those around them.
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Demonstrates versatility—staying even-keeled while shifting smoothly as clinical and team demands evolve.
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Acts as a dynamic thought partner and innovative leader who enjoys problem-solving and ideation with colleagues.
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Communicates effectively with different personalities, adapting their approach to meet the strongest drives and behaviors of each team member.
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Is a comfortable, skilled mediator who can balance differences in work priorities, opinions, and professional styles.
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Understands team dynamics deeply—knowing when to speak up, when to lead strategically, when to support quietly, when to delegate, and when to empower team members to work out solutions on their own.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Pediatric Occupational Therapist at IGNITE works closely with children, families, and fellow clinicians in a highly relational, collaboration-driven environment. This role requires a confident, compassionate, and sensory-informed clinician who strives to positively impact every life they touch.
Because IGNITE therapists often hold flexible or varied schedules, the ability to work independently—with leadership, initiative, empathy, and sound judgment—is essential. Equally important is a cooperative mindset, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for contributing to a strong, connected team.
This therapist must possess a naturally engaging communication style grounded in warmth and authenticity, ensuring therapy remains meaningful, motivating, and deeply aligned with each child’s developmental needs.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
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Deliver high-quality, child-led, sensory-informed therapy tailored to each child and family.
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Adapt treatment plans to address sensory regulation, functional skills, emotional regulation, motor development, and participation in daily routines.
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Think critically and creatively, demonstrating thoroughness, follow-through, and clinical excellence.
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Independently manage a diverse pediatric caseload while actively participating in ongoing professional learning.
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Build collaborative relationships with schools, outside providers, pediatricians, and community members.
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Promote early identification and intervention by educating families in both clinical and community settings.
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Support caregivers with strategies that fit naturally into family routines, empowering them to continue progress at home.
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Provide accessible, clear, and timely documentation.
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Participate fully in team meetings, program development conversations, reflective problem-solving, and community engagement events.
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Contribute thoughtful leadership to the team—motivating, mediating when needed, and elevating team culture through steady, relational influence.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must hold a valid OTR/L license in the state of Ohio; Pennsylvania license is also valued.
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Pediatric experience required; strong sensory-based and autism expertise preferred.
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Sensory-based feeding experience is valued.
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COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be uniquely determined based on experience.
TO APPLY:
If you feel this role aligns with your strengths and values, send your resume to mambrose@ignitepediatric.com with “YOUR NAME – Pediatric OTR/L” in the subject line.
CLINIC LOCATION:
110 Javit Ct. Suite A, Austintown, OH 44515
DAYS/HOURS NEEDED:
1099 Contract
Evenings and Weekends
Hours contingent upon client needs