Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply To Mount Carmel Bluffs Today!At Mount Carmel Bluffs, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Mount Carmel Bluffs is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our in-house Rehab Team.

*Up to $5,000 sign on bonus (prorated for part time)*

New grads welcome! We are open to a candidate looking to do their Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) as well!

SCHEDULE/HOURS:  Full-Time,  Part-time and On- Call opportunities 

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a shared ministry of the Sisters of Charity, BVM and Presbyterian Homes & Services. This new senior community is in a beautiful and serene location atop the bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, overlooking the Mississippi River.

This community offers the following care options: Residential Care Facility (RCF), Residential Care Facility (RCF) with Memory Care, Long Term Care/ Care Center

Address: 1160 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003

Near by towns include: Bellevue, Cascade, Peosta, Maquoketa, Platteville, WI, and Galena, IL.

What Differentiates PHSBy prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is.As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.

All are welcomePresbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing and monitoring high quality speech therapy care and services to residents consistent with regulations and established rehabilitation policies, procedures and best practices. 

• Provide direct care of residents with physician ordered evaluation and treatment based upon regulations and established rehabilitative procedures and best practices. • Provide consultation, evaluation, and assessment of residents as needed. • Implement treatment plans. • Participate in patient/resident care planning with the team and other health care provider. • Provide patient/resident and family education/consultation. • Communicate resident status and needs to the patient/resident, their family, staff and other professionals (i.e. care conferences).• Refer to other professionals as appropriate. • Participate in discharge planning processes. • Maintain records by practice standards, third party payers and regulatory agencies. • Complete necessary portions of MDS/QMDS/care plans as required. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established rehabilitation best practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Program with a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current licensure in the state of practice as required and current "Certificate of Clinical Competence" from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association or currently completing a "Clinical Fellowship Year" with a Certified supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
• Competence in Speech Language and swallowing evaluation and treatment.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.Let's get you started.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.