Speech Pathologist - Therapy Services - Grinnell - PRN As Needed

UnityPoint Health • Grinnell, IA

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About The Position

Coordinates speech, language, voice and swallowing therapy plans following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function; focusing on speech, communication, swallowing activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.
• Experience in specialty area.
• Current Iowa license as an SLP.
• Current BLS (CPR).
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to speak, communicate, swallow, and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives.
• Develops, implements and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to speak, communicate, swallow, and restore function and prevent disability.
• Coordinates plan of treatment with persons served, families and other disciplines.
• Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions.
• Supports evidence-based practices.
• Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services.
• Timely and accurate documentation and billing according to regulatory and third party requirements.
• Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.
• Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions.
• Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members.
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria.
• Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence.
• Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery.
• Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs.
• Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree