Pediatric Speech Therapist

UnityPoint Health; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Pediatric Speech Therapist for their Urbandale location. This full-time role involves providing in-home therapy services, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with documentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in speech-language pathology and experience with pediatric patients. Join a recognized workplace that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• One year experience caring for a similar patient population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled speech-language therapy to pediatric patients in their homes.
• Coordinate care with physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain timely and compliant documentation.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint at Home - Urbandale, IA

Pediatric Speech Therapist

Full Time - 1.0 FTE

Day Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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. Here are just a few:

• 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 that supporting your development is vital to delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide In-Home Pediatric Therapy Services: Deliver skilled speech-language therapy to pediatric patients in their homes, including comprehensive assessments, development and implementation of individualized care plans, and patient/family education to promote communication, cognitive, and swallowing function.

• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams: Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and outcome-driven therapy aligned with the pediatric patient’s plan of care.

• Ensure Accurate Documentation and Compliance: Maintain timely and compliant documentation, participate in quality assurance activities, and uphold professional standards related to home health regulations, pediatric care, and infection control procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Experience:

• One year experience caring for a similar patient population as to be assigned.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state(s) where services are provided.
  • If the state does not require an SLP license: completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum; 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree; and passing the national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child + Dependent Adult Abuse
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.