Speech Pathologist - Therapy Services - Grinnell - PRN As Needed

Coordinates speech language voice and swallowing therapy plans following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function; focusing on speech communication swallowing activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence based practice.

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• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged 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.

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Care Delivery

• Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to speak communicate swallow and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives.
• Develops implements and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to speak communicate swallow and restore function and prevent disability.
• Coordinates plan of treatment with persons served families and other disciplines.
• Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions.
• Supports evidencebased practices.
• Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services.
• Timely and accurate documentation and billing according to regulatory and third party requirements. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practice.
• Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.

Professionalism and Personal Development

• Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions.
• Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).
• Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence.
• Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery.
• Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of op0eration to meet business and customer needs.
• Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UPHDM Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPHDM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple talks until additional support can be obtained.

Education: Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.

Experience: Experience in specialty area.

License (s/Certifications: Current Iowa license as an BLS (CPR). Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.