Speech Therapist PRN (As Needed) at Jackson County Regional Health Center

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production, Linguistics, Developmental Milestones, Speech Disorders, Language Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Assessment Tools and Procedures, Clinical Evaluation Skills, Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Purpose To provide quality care to a variety of patients within Jackson County Regional Health Center in a caring, professional and efficient manner. The setting may include inpatient, outpatient, and/or outreach services. To provide the appropriate principles, methods, and procedures for the identification, measurement, testing, prediction, habilitation, rehabilitation, and modification related to communication development, and disorders or disabilities of speech, language, voice, swallowing, cognitive, and other related disorders in the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. To complete necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner. To supervise clinical interns in an effective and professional manner and to supervise support staff effectively as required by Iowa and Illinois professional practice acts. Essential Job Functions Assessment and Diagnosis Treatment Planning Client Education Collaboration Documentation Responsibilities and Duties Assessment and Evaluation Treatment Planning and Implementation Client Education and Support Collaboration Documentation and Reporting Requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Competencies Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production Linguistics Developmental Milestones Speech Disorders Language Disorders Swallowing Disorders Assessment tools and Procedures Clinical Evaluation Skills Therapeutic Interventions Patient Communication Collaboration Adaptability Supervisory Responsibility Guidance: The job requires the provision of OCCASIONAL guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. Materials Responsibility Very Limited: Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated. Key Relationships Co-workers/JCRHC Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Students/Interns/Residents/Outside Instructions, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Third Party Payers/ Insurance Companies. Position Specifications Education Master’s Degree or equivalent Field of Study Speech/Language Pathology Special Training Basic Life Support; Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within timelines established in the Licensure, Registration, Certification and Life Saving training policy. Training Preferred Licensure / Registration Iowa state license. If licensed in another state, must obtain licensure within 6 months. Experience No experience required. Interpersonal Skills Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are often difficult or stressful in nature. Contact with others involves complex, detailed and often sensitive topics. The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with a range of complicated problem situations. Interactions involve gaining the agreement of others. Working Conditions: There is limited exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Personal risks require safety equipment and precautions to be followed closely but the time the employee may be exposed to these conditions is limited to 10% or less of the work day. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens Yes Service Excellence Expectations Adheres to the “Values and Behavior Statement” of Jackson County Regional Health Center. Adheres to HIPAA and maintains confidentiality as relates to all patient and medical information. Works in a safe manner at all times and adheres to our safety programs and service expectations.

Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing quality care to patients with communication disorders across various settings. This includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation.