Job Information
UnityPoint Health Speech Language Pathologist in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Area of Interest: Therapy
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Physical Therapy-Prairie Pw-WL
Shift: Variable: position will likely cover 2 days at North Crossing as well as 3 days at Prairie parkway
Job ID: 181022
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic: Physical Therapy (Prairie Parkway & North Crossing)
Speech Pathologist - Pediatrics
FTE 1.0/40 hours per week
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
Patient Care
Receives referrals, screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention.
Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal setting.
Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team.
Monitors patient’s response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Documents the results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patients in their own environment
Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the occupational therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.
Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices.
Clinical Excellence
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.
Shares new learning with peers to support the clinical skill and program development of peers.
Quality of Care
Oversees Speech Pathology students and/or CFY interns as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the Assistant and Therapy Technician.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate from an accredited speech pathology program.
Experience:
One year of experience preferred.
Clinical Internship.
License(s)/Certification(s):
In the process of obtaining licensure to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act.
Licensed to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act.