Speech Therapist

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

As a Speech Therapist, youll bring your clinical expertise and compassionate care directly into the homes of children and their families. In this vital role, youll assess, plan, and deliver skilled therapy interventions that support communication and developmental milestoneshelping young patients thrive in the comfort of their own environment. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, youll help shape individualized care plans that reflect best practices and lead to meaningful outcomes. Your work will not only improve speech and language abilities but also empower families and create a positive, lasting impact on each childs life. If youre passionate about making a difference in pediatric care and value one-on-one connection, this is a rewarding opportunity to truly change lives.

At-Home Pediatrics - Day in the Life

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health speech therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Conducts appropriate evaluations identifying dysfunctional language or swallowing and cognition and memory deficits.

Oversees use of treatment modalities and communication devices/aids as necessary.

Develops specific speech therapy procedures based on patient evaluation and includes them in the home health plan of care.

Education:

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state(s) where providing services
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirments.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child + Dependent Adult Abuse
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification

Minimum Experience:

• One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Apply Today!

• Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.