Jackson Dental | Belle Fourche, SD
Full-Time | 4 Days per Week
Jackson Dental is expanding to include a Speech and Development program as part of our functional, whole-health model of care. We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist who is excited to help build and grow a program that integrates speech, oral function, and overall health.
This is not a traditional school or hospital-based role. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative clinical team while helping shape a new and growing service line within our practice.
The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, and oral motor concerns while working within a collaborative, function-focused care model. This role includes working with children and potentially adults, with an emphasis on identifying and addressing the root causes of speech and developmental concerns.
This is a 4-day per week position, offering flexibility and work-life balance in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
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Perform comprehensive speech and language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
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Deliver therapy using a hybrid approach that blends evidence-based techniques with play and engagement, ensuring each child remains motivated while making measurable progress
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Collaborate closely with dentists, myofunctional therapists, and clinical team members to evaluate the whole patient, not just symptoms
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Contribute to identifying underlying factors impacting speech and development, including:
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Airway and breathing patterns
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Oral function and tongue posture
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Growth and development
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Occlusion and need for orthodontic expansion or intervention
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Provide ongoing therapy sessions (articulation, language, oral motor, and related areas)
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Educate and guide parents to support carryover at home
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patient visits
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Participate in building protocols, workflows, and growth of the speech program
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Contribute to a positive, patient-centered experience
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Opportunity to work in a truly integrated care model alongside dental and myofunctional providers
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Focus on identifying and treating root causes, not just symptoms
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Smaller, more intentional caseloads with a focus on outcomes
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Ability to help build and shape a program from the ground up
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Greater flexibility and autonomy compared to traditional settings
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A supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and patient care
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Opportunity to expand into myofunctional therapy within a functional care model
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Pathway to myofunctional therapy certification with financial support provided
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Ongoing collaboration with providers focused on airway, oral function, and development
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Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
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Active or eligible for South Dakota licensure
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Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred (CF considered)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Interest in oral function, airway, or myofunctional therapy is a plus
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Full-time, 4 days per week
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Competitive compensation based on experience
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Opportunities for growth as the program expands
Jackson Dental is a growing, team-focused practice committed to functional dentistry and whole-health care. We believe in treating the root cause of issues and helping patients improve their overall quality of life.
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