Speech Pathologist PRN

Trinity Health

9d

About The Position

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Speech Pathologist PRN: Day Shift Provides Speech Therapy evaluations and treatments to appropriate patients to facilitate their return to prior level of functioning as prescribed by physician. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in communicative disorders.
• No prior experience required.
• State of Iowa licensure or temporary clinical license
• Certification by the American SpeechHearing Association preferred.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• BLS
• FIM.
• Valid IA driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (required if working in Speech Therapy or Contract Therapy)
• High language, intermediate math, high reasoning ability.
• Personal computer.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to attend patients off-site in a timely manner.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Good judgment and insight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with treatment team, supervisors, peers, patients, and families.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the American SpeechHearing Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment.
• Develops treatment plans for patients.
• Administers treatment techniques competently.
• Communicates relevant patient information.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time