What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff speech-language pathologist practices within the scope of the profession of Speech Language Pathology for adult and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence / Patient Care
- Examines patients / clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
- Evaluates patients / clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
- Develops patient / client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
- Develops patient / client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
- In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
- Develops and implements patient / client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
- Provides patient and family education and training
- Completes required patient care documentation and communication
- Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
- Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
- Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
- Meets department productivity standards
Program and professional development
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education :
Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience :
Experience working as a speech-language pathologist preferred
