Speech Pathologist-Outpatient Ped Rehab
Speech Pathologist-Outpatient Ped Rehab
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Job Description
Overview
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.
Why UnityPoint Health
- Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Health you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint/
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology
Post Graduate Degree
Experience:
Prior work experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist
Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Speech Pathologist
BLS within 3 months of hire
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Accountability
Adaptability
Collaboration skills
Good communication skills written & verbal
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage priorities/deadlines
Motivation
Multicultural sensitivity
Planning and organizing skills
Problemsolving and analytical ability
Professionalism
Relationship management
SelfDevelopment
Teamwork
Microsoft Office proficiency
Epic knowledge
Experience with use of specialized equipment appropriate to specialized care (i.e. Modified Barium Swallow Studies)
Other:
Employment Type
Gig
