• Speech Language Pathologist

    Avera (Le Mars, IA)


    Location:

    Le Mars, IA

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

     

    Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be an employer of choice for our team.

    Position Highlights

    Be a part of the team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Speech Therapy Department!

     

    Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a Full-time position in our Therapies department for a Speech Language Pathologist.

     

    Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

    Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic services as a trained Speech Language Pathologist with a focus on both adult and pediatric populations.

    + Will be trained and provide coverage with other SLP team members for the following: outpatient, inpatient, home health, feeding, and video swallows.

    + Evaluate assigned patients through selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic assessments to determine the levels of functioning and intervention needs in all areas of speech pathology.

    + Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age (infant through geriatrics) as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.

    + Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies. Develop therapy plans of care within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with other medical team members.

    Requirements:

    + Master’s degree from an accredited speech and language program from a college or university.

    + Certificate of clinical competence from American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA) in speech/language pathology or presently active in a supervised clinical fellowship year and certification received within one year of employment is required.

    + CPR certification and Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certifications are required as an employee.

    + Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

    We are proud to offer:

    + Student Debt Program

    + IPERS Retirement

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

    + Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    + Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Fitness Center

    + Paid Time Off

    + Competitive pay based on experience

    About Floyd Valley Healthcare:

    Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, public health. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

     

    Background check is required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

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    At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

     

    The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

    Additional Notices:

    For TTY, dial 711

     

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.