Speech Therapist

Are you interested in joining a team that promotes growth and provides learning opportunities? If so, we invite you to become a part of 21st Century Rehab, PC.  We are a therapist owned company that specializes in physical, occupational and speech therapy.  We currently serve 14 communities in Central Iowa.  We provide services to home health agencies, hospitals, long-term care facilities and outpatient clinics.  We are dedicated to providing excellent one-on-one patient care.  Our ideology is to create an employee that is happy, healthy, content, challenged and loves what they do and feels properly rewarded so that they always put their best foot forward. 

POSITION AVAILABLE:

Speech Therapist: Full-time

• We offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and the chance to deliver high-quality, personalized care to our patients.  Our team is positive and supportive, complemented by a robust mentorship program and an excellent working environment.  Additionally, we provide a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes continuing education, medical, vision, dental, bonus program, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, professional affiliations and more!
  

SETTING:

Outpatient and Inpatient in a hospital setting

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment 
  1. Acquire pertinent information relating to the patient.
  2. Evaluate and assess the speech, language, and/or swallowing skills of patients through various diagnostic tools and observation.
• Diagnosis & Treatment 
  1. Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment and diagnosis.
  2. Provide direct therapy to patients to improve speech and language skills, communication and/or swallowing.
  3. Teach and provide strategies to help patients improve.
  4. Re-evaluate/modify treatment in response to changing patient needs.
  5. Record all pertinent patient information relating to evaluation, treatment.
• Professionalism
  1. Maintain a high standard of professional accountability with respect to safety, efficiency, effectiveness, ethics and legal issues.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, their families, medical staff, colleagues and the public.  
  3. Work as a team player.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans in a timely manner.
  2. Prepare reports for patients, family members, and other healthcare providers to communicate progress and treatment outcomes.
• Education and Training:
  1. Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, treatment options, and preventative care.
  2. Stay updated with the latest research and techniques in speech therapy through continuing education and professional development. 
• Patient Advocacy:
  1. Advocate for the needs of the patients.
  2. Support patients in overcoming barriers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate of an accredited school  
• Current Iowa license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.(new grads are welcome to apply)
• Valid driver's license

LOCATION:

• Knoxville, IA

If you would like to hear more about working for 21st Century Rehab, PC email Christa at hr@21stcenturyrehab.com  or submit your resume through this site.

21st Century Rehab, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.