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Speech Pathologist-Outpatient Ped Rehab

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 42397423

Posted On 05/05/2025

Job Overview

+ **Area of Interest:** Therapy

+ **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .01

+ **Department:** Pediatric Rehab

+ **Shift:** PRN, as needed.

+ **Job ID:** 165126

Overview

The Speech Pathologist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for speech therapy services. Performs speech therapy patient evaluation per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs speech therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises speech therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Why UnityPoint Health? 

**Commitment to our Team** – 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.

**Culture** – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an 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.

+ Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.

+ You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.

+ We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

**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.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Responsibilities

Speech Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education

+ Assesses patients for appropriate speech therapy evaluation and/or treatment.

+ Completes speech therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.

+ Determines appropriate interventions to improve speech and language function.

+ Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.

+ Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.

+ Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.

Staff and Community Education

+ Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

+ Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology

Post Graduate Degree

Experience:

• Prior work experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist

• Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Speech Pathologist

• BLS within 3 months of hire

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Collaboration skills

• Good communication skills – written & verbal

• Flexibility

• Customer/patient focused

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage priorities/deadlines

• Motivation

• Multicultural sensitivity

• Planning and organizing skills

• Problem-solving and analytical ability

• Professionalism

• Relationship management

• Self-Development

• Teamwork

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Epic knowledge

• Experience with use of specialized equipment appropriate to specialized care (i.e., Modified Barium Swallow Studies)

Other:

Primary Contact

13511

Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

42397423

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250505

End Date

20250613

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity

* Own the Moment

* Champion Excellence

* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.