Sanford Health·Sheldon, Iowa
Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech and swallowing disorders. Provides therapeutic exercises and monitors disease progression while ensuring all clinical standards and regulatory requirements are met.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
$36.00 - $46.50
Multiple treatment settings allow for a variety of patient care. Staffing that provides flexibility to clinic schedule. Team first atmosphere that is willing to share caseload and assist in training where desired.
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.
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Requires appropriate education and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with BLS certification required within 60 days. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or current CFY status is preferred.
Market context
In Iowa, PRN Speech-Language Pathologist roles are often driven by coverage needs in schools, clinics, and rehabilitation settings, so openings can appear when teams need flexible support. These roles are competitive because employers look for current Iowa licensure, timely BLS completion, and often prefer ASHA CCC or CFY status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure status and BLS timeline before applying.