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Job description
Speech Therapist
The Speech Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient's individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients' multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.
Schedule Part-time/PRN weekly visits for Polk, Dallas and Jasper Counties
Essential Job Functions:
Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes
Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.
Requirements:
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting preferred
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
Worksite address
west des moines, IA, 50265, US
Who can apply
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