Great River Health·Fort Madison, Iowa
Provide speech therapy services within the rehab services department. Deliver patient care at the Fort Madison Main Building.
From $39.37 per hour
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates!
Fully Benefit Eligible!
8:30am - 5:00pm, weekend rotation
The Speech Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, direction and administering Speech Therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a provider. Administer speech therapy treatments as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
What you will do
Performs an appropriate assessment on patients as related to therapy requested with reassessment and documentation on progress toward goals per policy. Plan, organize, and conduct speech therapy programs in health system or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, psychological or developmental problems. Includes patients of all ages 0-100+ as therapists are comfortable and qualified.
Review available medical record and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness and make care plan adjustments as needed.
Ensures patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate. Printed materials are included as appropriate. Family and caregivers are included in training on home programs and other recommendations for aftercare.
Demonstrates knowledge of speech therapy modalities, rehab equipment and medical-surgical equipment to provide safe and effective treatments.
Coordinates and directs patient care with the rest of the healthcare team to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy followed. Participates in Speech Therapy student clinical education.
Develops and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Follows standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Treats patients and their families/caregivers with dignity and respect to facilitate an established rehabilitation plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment, providing assistance to patients and visitors and support of safe practices.
Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.
Communicates appropriately and professionally to patients, providers, health system staff and administrative team.
Attends meetings and completes annual trainings as required and maintains general knowledge of budget and stewardship.
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
The candidate must be qualified to practice as a Speech Therapist. Ability to work 30 hours per week is required.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.
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