Speech Language Pathologist

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Be a part of the team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Speech Therapy Department!

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a full-time opening in our Speech Therapy department for a Speech Language Pathologist.

Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Speech Language Pathologist Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the area of trained Speech Language Pathologist with a pediatric focus. Will be cross-trained in other areas as needed.
• Evaluate 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.
• Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.  Plan's therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical and nursing care plans.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited speech and language program from a college or university.
• Certificate of clinical competence from American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA) in speech/language pathology or presently active in a supervised clinical fellowship year and certification received within one year of employment is required.
• CPR certification and Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certifications are required as an employee.
• Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

We are proud to offer:

• Student Debt Program
• IPERS Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay based on experience

About Floyd Valley Healthcare:
Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, public health and Park Place Estates Assisted Living. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

Background check is required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

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