Speech Pathologist-Pediatric Rehab-Methodist
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 173131
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: The speech pathologist is responsible for providing speech, language and swallowing services to outpatients with occasional inpatients including assessment, treatment planning and implementation with related documentation. Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care: Receives referrals, screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention. Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal setting. Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team. Monitors patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals. Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patients in their own environment Quality Assurance: Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the occupational therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated. Billing Functions: Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices. Student Education: Oversees Speech Pathology students as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the Communication Assistant and Therapy Technician. Performance Improvement: Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned. Qualifications: Education: Graduate from an accredited speech pathology program. Experience: New Graduates Accepted. License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure to practice Speech Pathology in the state of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication-written & verbal, Decision making, Flexibility. Customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities/deadlines, Motivation, Multicultural sensitivity, Planning and organizing skills, Problem-solving, Professionalism, Self-development & Teamwork Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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