Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Ottumwa, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to administer evaluations and develop treatment plans for residents. The role involves providing therapy, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with standards in a dynamic post-acute and long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include documenting care, supervising assistants if needed, and contributing to ongoing education for the team. A BLS certificate is required or obtained within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility: may hold ASHA Certification or be actively completing CFY.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations and plans treatments.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Provides speech and language services and monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students as needed and provides ongoing education to peers.

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist licensure (state)

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.

Facility: GSS IA Ottumwa
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Address: 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

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.

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-0275062
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No