Speech Language Pathologist
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Job overview
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 through evidence‑based practice.
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Full job description
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Area of Interest: Therapy
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FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
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Department: Therapy Services O/P ILH- Luth
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Shift: Mon & Thurs are 845 - 5:15, Tues & Fri are 8-4:30, Wed is 7:45-3:45
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Job ID: 187938
Overview
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.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
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Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Care Delivery:
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, restore function and prevent disability.
Completes swallow studies and make recommendations based on findings.
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. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practice.
Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.
Professionalism and Personal Development:
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, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Successful completion of a Master’s Level program accredited by the American Speech & Hearing Associations, Applicants in their Clinical Fellowship Year considered.
Experience:
Prior work as an SLP in practice area preferred.
Experience in specialty area.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Speech-Language Pathology License in good standing in the state(s) of practice (current or temporary) required .
Must possess and maintain current BLS certification.
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