Description
ChildServes talented team of therapists specialize in pediatric rehab and work together to create plans specific to each childs need. In the role of PRNInpatientSpeech Language Pathologist you will provide comprehensive familycentered speechlanguage pathology services to children in our inpatient services at our Johnston location and residential group homes in the Des Moines metro.
Schedule
- PRN as needed to cover PTO and vacations also there is opportunity to regularly pick up on the weekends to support our pediatric rehab unit.
What Youll Do
- Administer appropriate standardized tests/screenings/informal assessments/clinical observations
- Provide interpretation and/or counseling of test results to children and young adults/caregivers as well as ongoing feedback regarding progress
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including the physician and physician subspecialist with developing implementing and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation
- Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child and young adult/caregiver including appropriate frequency and duration
- Provide specialized pediatric treatment activities to children and young adults in a highacuity environment that includes treating children with complex respiratory needs who may have tracheostomies and require ventilation
- Participates in care team communication including team meetings and family care meetings as needed
What Youll Need
- A masters degree in a Speech Language Pathology program and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- 1 years in clinical practice with pediatric experience preferred
- Experience in feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment required
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language
Why ChildServe
ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat
- Were not your average nonprofit. We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.