Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

UnityPoint Clinic

Prairie Parkway Physical Therapy - Outpatient

Monday-Friday (Clinic hours 7am-5pm)

As a Speech Pathologist at our outpatient therapy clinic, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in our diverse patient population. You will work closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. Additionally, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care.

UnityPoint Health is a leading provider of healthcare services dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through compassionate and comprehensive care. Our North Crossing Outpatient Therapy Clinic is committed to delivering exceptional speech therapy services to patients of all ages. We believe in a collaborative approach, where our team works closely with patients and their families to achieve optimal outcomes

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 equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

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

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide therapy services in both individual and group settings, utilizing evidence-based techniques and modalities.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.

• Graduate from an accredited speech pathology program.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Clinical Internship.
• In the process of obtaining licensure to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act.
• Licensed to practice Speech Pathology in the State of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Regulation and Practice Act.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP)