Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Hospital (Weekend Package)

Overview Responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff speech-language pathologist practices within the scope of the profession of Speech Language Pathology for adult and pediatric patients. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Examines patients/clients

• obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline
• and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data Evaluates patients/clients
• makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms) Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it) In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff Provides patient and family education and training Completes required patient care documentation and communication Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment Meets department productivity standards Program and professional development Provides clinical supervision of students Facilitates orderly department functioning Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees Participates in performance improvement activities Contributes to program development Participates in hospital and department provided in-services and community education Participates in development and education of colleagues Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Speech Pathology in the hospital and community Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues Basic UPH Performance Criteria Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, CARF, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance. Qualifications Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Speech-Language Pathology Licensed in the State of Iowa