Speech Therapist-PRN

Join our dedicated team and help patients achieve their communication goals in a supportive, collaborative environment. We offer flexible scheduling options so you can choose what works best for you – PRN or Part-Time (with benefits if over 24 hours a week).

Status
: PRN or Part-Time (24 hrs/week for benefits eligibility)

Shift
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Days

Schedule
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Flexible within 7:00 am - 5:50 pm

Days
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Monday – Friday

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Coverage
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement
• Free access to Boone County Hospital’s onsite fitness room
• Generous PTO Accrual Plan
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria

(Benefits apply only if working 24 hours per week)

$37.76 – $54.23 per hour (based on experience)

PRN positions earn an additional 20% above base rate

The staff Speech Pathologist shall function as the primary therapist to deliver patient treatment on a day-to-day basis. The Speech Pathologist has the responsibility for the direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of professional and supportive staff, volunteers, and students in the area of the speech pathology department/facility. The speech pathologist shall serve as part of the facility and rehabilitation team in coordinating overall patient goals.

• Scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations.
• Preparation of reports and records by department/facility personnel.
• Maintaining inventory of materials and supplies for the department/facility.
• Use of volunteers who may assist in their areas.
• Temporary Speech Pathologist Licensees, Clinical Fellows, and Student Speech Pathologists within their areas.

• Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for Speech Therapy.
• Responsible for evaluation of patients referred for Speech Therapy through Home Care, Nursing Home, and/or In/Out-patient.
• Responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation.
• Ensure all referral sources are advised of the department/facility action with the case referred.

• Practice Speech Pathology consistent with the needs of the department/facility.
• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility.
• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with active management of the patient and keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification, and/or process.
• Treat patients and function as a Staff Speech Pathologist as necessary.
• Treat patients of all ages (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice.
• Respect and understand the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
• Practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law.

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of department/facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records including:
• Evaluation reports/summaries.
• Discharge reports/summaries.
• Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies.
• Current progress notes on all patients.
• Special reports requested by the Administration and/or its designee.

• Attend Department Manager Meetings as required.
• Attend regular department/facility meetings to: report and discuss activities and needs of department; discuss patient's needs and progress; discuss reports and records; discuss expansion in terms of future goals and needs.
• Ensure all department routines and procedures are carried out as outlined.

• Keep abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Rehab Services.
• Attend conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and share information gained with department/facility personnel.
• Prepare and give talks to community groups as requested.
• Maintain good public relations with all community records.