Speech Therapist-PRN

Join our dedicated team and help patients achieve their communication goals in a supportive, collaborative environment. We offer flexible scheduling options so you can choose what works best for you - PRN or Part-Time (with benefits if over 24 hours a week). Status: PRN or Part-Time (24 hrs/week for benefits eligibility) Shift: Days Schedule: Flexible within 7:00 am - 5:50 pm Days: Monday - Friday Benefits (Part-Time with benefits only): We offer a competitive pay and great benefits packagethat includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Life Insurance Aflac Supplemental Coverage Short-term and Long-term Disability Wellness Program & Reimbursement Free access to Boone County Hospital's onsite fitness room Generous PTO Accrual Plan Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Onsite Cafeteria (Benefits apply only if working 24 hours per week) Salary Range: - $37.76 - $54.23 per hour (based on experience) - PRN positions earn an additional 20% above baserate POSITION SUMMARY: The staff Speech Pathologist shall function as the primarytherapist to deliver patient treatment on a day to day basis. The SpeechPathologist has the responsibility for the direction, utilization, supervision,and instruction of professional and supportive staff, volunteers, and studentsin the area of the speech pathology department/facility. The speech pathologistshall serve as part of the facility and rehabilitation team in coordinatingoverall patient goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervision- To supervise the activities of the speechdepartment/facility including: Scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations Preparations of reports and records by department/facility personnel Maintaining inventory of materials and supplies for there are of the department/facility Use of volunteers who may assist in their areas Temporary Speech Pathologist Licensees, Clinical Fellows, and Student Speech Pathologists within their areas Evaluations To be responsible for the evaluation of all the patients referred for Speech Therapy To be responsible for the evaluation of patients referred for Speech Therapy through HomeCare, Nursing Home, and/or In/Out-patient To be responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation To see that all referral sources are advised of the department/facility action with the case referred Treatment To practice Speech Pathology consistent with the needs of the department/facility To maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility To confer with the person(s) most closely associated with active management of the patient and to keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification, and/or process To treat patients and function as a Staff Speech Pathologist as necessary To treat patients of all ages (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice To respect and understand the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions To practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients serves and applicable law Records and Reports To be responsible for the preparation and submitting of department/facility reports, assuring confidentiality of all records including: Evaluation reports/summaries Discharge reports/summaries Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies Current progress notes on all patients Special reports requested by the Administration and/or his designee Meetings and Conferences To attend Department Manager Meetings as required To attend regular department/facility meetings to: Report and discuss activities and needs of department Discuss patient's needs and progress Discuss reports and records Discuss expansion in terms of the future goals and needs To see that all department routines and procedures and carried out as outlined Professional Status and Public Relations To keep abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Rehab Services To attend conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible, and to share with department/facility personnel information gained thereby To prepare and give talks to community groups as requested To maintain good public relations with all community records. Policies and Procedures To keep current and adhere to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the department To actively participate and adhere in all policies and procedures as enumerated on the risk management program MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Qualifications o Master's Degree in communicative Disorders-SpeechPathology. o Speech Pathologist license in Iowa. Work experience o Must be a graduate of, or have a certificate from theAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association approved school ofSpeech-Language-Hearing or corresponding associations; current state licensureis required. Education/Certifications/Licenses o Speech Pathologist license in Iowa. o Must maintain state of Iowa continuing educationrequirements. o Must have verification card of current instruction in CPR. o Valid Iowa Drivers License. o Performance Requirements Responsibility for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time, equipment, and supplies; safety and welfare of patients and employees Must know the principles and practices of Speech Pathology; be familiar with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics; department/facility policies, procedures, and regulations; layout of the department/facility; be aware of inter and intra departmental communications; supervision and management techniques Must be able to apply the theory of Speech Language Therapy; have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position; perform technical procedures, speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; supervision and management skills Must be able to instill confidence in patients, doctors and personnel; determine proper procedures and methods and evaluate results; must make decisions on his or her own; adapt to emergency situation; alert to changes in the patient's condition; alert to all activities of the department Must have coordination of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures; techniques of assisting and handling patients; ability to handle the machines of the profession Communication Skills Has a major role in fostering good public relations A high degree of accuracy is required in carrying out prescriptions; in receiving and translating information in charting and reporting Policies and Procedures To keep current and adhere to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the department Organization Wide/Department Performance Improvement Plan To actively participate and adhere in all policies and procedures as enumerated in the risk management program PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Physical Activity Requirements Up to 33% 34-66% 67-100% N/A Sitting X Standing X Walking X Climbing X Bending/Stooping/Kneeling X Repetitive Motion X Lifting/Carrying X Hearing X Seeing X How often are these weights lifted or carried? Up to 33% 34-66% 67-100% N/A 2-10 pounds X 11-20 pounds X 21-30 pounds X 31-40 pounds X 41-50 pounds X 51 pounds or more X EQUIPMENT/TOOLS: Operate office equipment such as computers, printers, copy machine, calculator, facsimile, and scanners Ability to understand oral and written instructions regarding set-up, operations of equipment, preparations of patients for treatment and other related activities Must be able to apply the theory of Speech Pathology, have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position and profession WORKING CONDITIONS: Good physical stamina in this department/facility;energetic, much writing, speaking, seeing, speed and good manual dexterity. Able to walk, stand, stoop, lift, balance, sit, kneel,hear, reach, pull, talk, see, turn, carry, push, handle, write. The degree towhich any of these is done depends on the techniques being used. Thoughtful of others, gentle, courteous, patient, neat,well-groomed, healthy, friendly, average intelligence, good memory, tactful.Should have ability to organize his or her time in order to treat the maximumnumber of patients in the allotted working day. Conducts self with professional dignity, pleasant, tactful.Maintains optimum physical and emotional health; understands the importance ofgood human relations; able to motivate others; broad interest; possess strengthof all extremities and back; initiative and good judgment; flexibility;enthusiasm; thoroughness. Works inside under normal temperature conditions withadequate light, in a well-ventilated, clean area; some areas are limited inspace, usually works around others; sometimes moderate noise. No unusual hazard risks. Radiation exposure during modifiedBarium Swallow Assessments. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting,lifting, and assisting patients. Conditions of work may involve exposure to communicablediseases and on-the-job injuries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Vision must be correctable to view computer screens andread printed information. Specific vision abilities required by the job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability toadjust focus. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contactsand other conversations. The above is intended to describe the general content ofand requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement ofduties, responsibilities or requirements.

Created: 2026-03-04