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UnityPoint Health . Shift: PRN - As Needed Monday thru Friday Days. Department: Speech Therapy. Job ID: 167454. Area of Interest: Therapy. FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01. As a staff speech-language pathologist, you will conduct patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention for adult and pediatric patients within the scope of Speech Language Pathology. Responsibilities
Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms) Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it) In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff Provides patient and family education and training Completes required patient care documentation and communication Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care Maintains a safe and orderly work environment Meets department productivity standards Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students Facilitates orderly department functioning Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees Participates in performance improvement activities Contributes to program development Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education Participates in development and education of colleagues Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Speech Pathology in the hospital and community Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues Qualifications
Education : Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Speech-Language Pathology Experience : Experience Working As a Speech-language Pathologist Preferred License(s)/Certification(s) : Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Other : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions. Travel to other UPH facilities may be required. Benefits
Competitive Total Rewards program with options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage and more; pet insurance available Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance About Jones Regional Medical Center
Jones Regional Medical Center has been named the 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare. The center offers private rooms and state-of-the-art facilities with 24/7 RT, lab and radiology services, and a broad range of therapy and rehabilitation offerings. Location and Community
Jones County, IA — central to major U.S. markets with easy access to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and other amenities Rural community with access to larger cities within a short drive
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Speech Language Pathologist SLP (PRN)
role at
UnityPoint Health . Shift: PRN - As Needed Monday thru Friday Days. Department: Speech Therapy. Job ID: 167454. Area of Interest: Therapy. FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01. As a staff speech-language pathologist, you will conduct patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention for adult and pediatric patients within the scope of Speech Language Pathology. Responsibilities
Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms) Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it) In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff Provides patient and family education and training Completes required patient care documentation and communication Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care Maintains a safe and orderly work environment Meets department productivity standards Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students Facilitates orderly department functioning Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees Participates in performance improvement activities Contributes to program development Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education Participates in development and education of colleagues Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Speech Pathology in the hospital and community Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues Qualifications
Education : Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Speech-Language Pathology Experience : Experience Working As a Speech-language Pathologist Preferred License(s)/Certification(s) : Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Other : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions. Travel to other UPH facilities may be required. Benefits
Competitive Total Rewards program with options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage and more; pet insurance available Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance About Jones Regional Medical Center
Jones Regional Medical Center has been named the 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare. The center offers private rooms and state-of-the-art facilities with 24/7 RT, lab and radiology services, and a broad range of therapy and rehabilitation offerings. Location and Community
Jones County, IA — central to major U.S. markets with easy access to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and other amenities Rural community with access to larger cities within a short drive
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