Speech Language Pathologist - Internal Travel Team

Good Samaritan; Iowa; Remote; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents across post-acute, long-term care and home health settings. You will administer evaluations, develop individualized plans, and deliver therapy to orthopedic, neurological, and swallowing conditions in a team-focused environment.

You may supervise aides and students, participate in education for peers, and contribute to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required per state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• ASHA CCC or CFY preferred when working at Sanford Health Facility.
• May require valid driver's license.
• Maintains required department competencies and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations and plans treatments for clients with various speech problems and swallowing disorders.
• Provides speech and language services to clients with speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly; ensures compliance with departmental guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrates documentation and follows accepted clinical practice guidelines; participates in activities to promote the department and organization.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students; provides ongoing education and training to peers.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager; may focus on post-acute, long-term care and home health settings when applicable.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist license

ASHA CCC or CFY

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Remote IA

Location: Remote, IA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Internal Traveler will be utilized in multiple sites and settings with the flexibility in scheduled hours. There will be regular pay and a weekly stipend. All buildings are on the same EMR and Good Sam sites. Internal Traveler will be utilized in-person at a location(s) determined to have the highest need by the directors. Variety of settings including skilled/rehab, home health, outpatient, and mobility outpatient with the flexibility in scheduled hours. There will be regular pay and a weekly stipend. All buildings are on the same EMR and Good Sam sites. You will accrue PTO the same as our full-time staff and have holiday pay. This is a great way to see some local places in the Midwest and meet our staff that are glad to have extra support!

What You'll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Job Summary

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0265124

Job Function

Allied Health

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