Speech Pathologist - Pediatrics
US-IA-Cedar Falls
careers
Req #: 181022
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinic: Physical Therapy (Prairie Parkway & North Crossing) Speech Pathologist - Pediatrics FTE 1.0/40 hours per week Responsibilities: 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 * Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the occupational therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated. * Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices. Clinical Excellence * Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned. * Shares new learning with peers to support the clinical skill and program development of peers. Quality of Care * Oversees Speech Pathology students and/or CFY interns as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the Assistant and Therapy Technician. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate from an accredited speech pathology program. Experience: * One year of experience preferred. * Clinical Internship. License(s)/Certification(s): * 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. * Licensed to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act.
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