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PRN (as needed)

The staff Speech Therapist functions as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and has a responsibility for evaluating and treating patients requiring services associated with speech therapy. The Speech Therapist is expected to communicate with the physicians regarding the patient’s treatment plan and progress and deliver services consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the Rehabilitation Department, State Licensure and Code of Ethics standards.

• Area of Interest:
  Therapy
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department:
  Rehab-O/P Hospital- SLRMC
• Shift: PRN
• Job

Overview

UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital

PRN (as needed)

The staff Speech Therapist functions as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and has a responsibility for evaluating and treating patients requiring services associated with speech therapy. The Speech Therapist is expected to communicate with the physicians regarding the patient’s treatment plan and progress and deliver services consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the Rehabilitation Department, State Licensure and Code of Ethics standards.

Position primarily focuses on Pediatrics and Outpatient Speech patient population. Works closely with interdisciplinary team (OT/PT/Providers) to coordinate care plans for best patient outcomes.

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:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• 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

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team.
• Utilizes of appropriate Speech Therapy interventions to produce desired outcomes.
• Utilizes of appropriate documentation and billing to communicate progress and status to physicians, other healthcare professionals and third party reimbursement.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies of a speech therapist.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.

Development & Patient Education

• Performs as a member of the Rehabilitation Department through joint interventions, communication and quality assurance programs and meetings.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance therapy practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient/family needs including age, culture, gender, readiness…