Speech Pathologist

UnityPoint Health • Moline, IL

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About The Position

Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Perform Speech Therapy Evaluations. Establish Speech Therapy treatment plans. Treat patients in a variety of settings including: neurological or orthopedic settings. Patient populations served include pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric. Provide patient/family education. Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical record. Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate. Supervise support personnel including Speech Therapist students and Rehab Aides.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• 2 years’ experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current IA and/or IL Speech Therapy licensure (or eligible).
• Current CPR certification.
• Certification of Clinical Competency issued by ASHA within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Speech Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations.
• Provide Speech Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law.
• Supervise and complete appropriate documentation for Speech Therapy students as assigned by CCCE.
• Schedule Speech Therapy services according to department.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record in a timely manner in accordance within department and professional expectations demonstrating the need for skilled interventions.
• Participate in patient care conferences/staffing as appropriate for multidisciplinary patients.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree