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Good Samaritan lists this Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - PRN opportunity in indianola, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Careers With Purpose
nJoin our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
nFacility: GSS IA Indianola
nLocation: Indianola, IA
nAddress: 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125, USA
nShift: Day
nJob Schedule: PRN
nWeekly Hours: Varies
nSalary Range: $32.50 - $52.00
nJob Summary
nAdministers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.
nMay treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
nExhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
nBased on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.
nQualifications
nAppropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
nMust be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
nWhen working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
nWhen applicable, may require valid driver's license.
nObtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
nGood Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to
nGood Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
nReq Number: R-
nJob Function: Allied Health
nFeatured: No
Worksite address
indianola, IA, 50125, US
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