What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist Home Health (PRN work as needed) Covers Waterloo area position at UnityPoint Health?
Speech Therapist
UnityPoint at Home
PRN; work as needed
Patients are seen Mon-Friday 8am-4:30pm (no holidays, call or weekends)
Cover Waterloo area
Responsibilities
Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Speech Therapist with UnityPoint at Home, you’ll work one-on-one with patients and their families in a flexible, functional care environment to make it possible for patients to receive the care they need where they’re most comfortable – in their homes.
The Speech Therapist (ST) uses clinical expertise, physical assessment, teaching and skilled therapy interventions to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence. The ST develops or contributes to the development of the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and facilitates appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient. The ST delivers therapy intervention and treatment directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state(s) where providing services
If state does not require SLP license – completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum; completions of 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree; and completion of a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, is preferred.
Experience: One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned. Home care experience 2 years' expereince, is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
Cerification in programming applicable to home care population, is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Basic knowledge of current, frequently used medications, including modes of administration, actions and side effects.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
Ability to navigate and perform basic use of Microsoft Office products.
Maintains a reliable mode of transportation and has the ability to drive safely during all day and night hours and in all types of inclement weather.
Experience with documentation in an electronic health record, is preferred.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's 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 you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re 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 purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
#UPaHomeNursing
- Area of Interest: Therapy;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: PRN;
- Department: SN Visits- HC- WL;
- Shift: PRN Monday thru Friday 08:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;
- Job ID: 157762;
