Speech Pathologist-Outpatient Ped Rehab

Job Overview

Overview

Speech Pathologist

Pediatrics/Inpatient

Full-Time; .80 FTE

Days, Holiday/Weekend Rotation

The Speech Pathologist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for speech therapy services. Performs speech therapy patient evaluation per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs speech therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises speech therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family.

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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

Speech Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education

• Assesses patients for appropriate speech therapy evaluation and/or treatment.
• Completes speech therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.
• Determines appropriate interventions to improve speech and language function.
• Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.
• Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.

Staff and Community Education

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.

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