Avera Health·Estherville, Iowa
Evaluates patients to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for speech, language, cognition, voice, and dysphagia deficits. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and prepares detailed clinical documentation to track patient progress.
Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.25 - $48.50
May be eligible for a $20,000 sign on bonus with a 3 year commitment!!
This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans and provides treatment for medically necessary speech therapy services addressing a patient's deficits in speech, language, cognition, voice and dysphagia in the home setting. The Speech Pathologists demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served.
What you will do
Evaluates assigned patients through selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic assessments to determine the levels of functioning and intervention needs in all areas of speech pathology.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
Participates in program development of the department. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• 1-3 years Speech Language Pathologist in a hospital, SNF, outpatient and/or home health setting
Benefits: You Need & Then Some
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org [talent@avera.org].
Requires a CCC-SLP certification from ASHA or active clinical fellowship status and a valid state license. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience in hospital, SNF, outpatient, or home health settings.
Market context
In Iowa, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand for primary and specialty care, especially in communities where access can be limited. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and alignment with the organization’s mission; this posting also lists a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original job description before applying.
