Occupational or Speech Therapist - Feeding Therapy

Unifiedtherapy; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Unifiedtherapy is seeking a part-time Occupational or Speech Therapist specialized in Feeding Therapy for pediatric patients at our Dubuque, IA clinic. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating children with feeding difficulties, providing tailored therapy to meet their needs, and documenting patient progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational or Speech Therapy and has a current license. Experience in feeding therapy is preferred. Join us in making a positive impact on children's health!

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational or Speech Therapy is required.
• Current license in Occupational or Speech Therapy is mandatory.
• Experience in providing feeding therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with feeding delays or difficulties.
• Provide therapy to help patients achieve their feeding goals.
• Conduct assessments and maintain patient documentation.

Skills

Feeding therapy experience

Patient evaluation skills

Documentation skills

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Occupational or Speech Therapy

Current Occupational or Speech Therapy license

Job description

Unified Therapy Services is hiring a part-time Occupational or Speech Therapist for Feeding Therapy.

This position is part-time and will provide feeding therapy to our pediatric patients at our outpatient clinic in Dubuque, IA.

Summary of Duties

• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with feeding delays or difficulties. Feeding delays and difficulties may include but are not limited to a child’s ability to suck, chew, swallow, refusal to eat, aversions to food, or limited intake
• Provide therapy to help patients achieve feeding goals
• Conduct screening and assessment activities with children with feeding difficulties
• Evaluates patient and determines treatment plan using approved evaluation documents
• Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.
• Collaborates with other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational or Speech Therapy
• Feeding therapy experience preferred
• Current Occupational or Speech Therapy license