The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist to work with patients in the comfort of their home. Our professional interdisciplinary team provides a range of services that include Home Making, Aides, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy services to clients, so they can remain independent and enjoy life in their home.

Would you enjoy a career where you are creative, engaged and immersed in building relationships with clients. Would you enjoy the challenge of developing treatment plans that address solutions to living environment barriers, as you assist a client in remaining comfortable, safe and independent.

The VNA work culture is positive, team oriented and fully staffed with dedicated, compassionate, client centered professionals and we look for people with a similar mindset. Here are a few character traits we look for as we add a new member to our team:

• ability to listen well and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels
  
• present a lasting impression of honesty with a kind demeanor and never short of a smile
  
• is energetic, able to adjust to a variety of work environments and thrives on a challenge

If you are passionate about helping a client remain independent in their personal home, take real pride in your work, are resourceful, accountable, and adaptable; we want to talk with you about this opportunity. Please apply on line or call Karen today, 319-325- 0319.

The Essential Duties:

1. Provides comprehensive Speech Therapy services to individuals and families, assessing the patient in the home setting and advises/consults with the patient and family, making recommendations and/or initiating changes to facilitate communication and patient functioning within the home.

2. Accepts primary care responsibilities for Speech Therapy and coordinates services of all disciplines as needed.

3. Plans, coordinates and provides services to special groups as assigned.

4. Complies with agency standards on visit productivity.

5. Complies with agency policies on frequency of home visits to meet individual and family needs.

6. Complies with agency policies regarding the maintenance and preparation of records and reports.

7. Provides patient medical, geographical, financial and statistical information as needed by the agency.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications:

• A sincere desire to help others
• Graduate from an approved School of Speech Therapy,
• Registered and licensed in the State of Iowa.
• One year experience providing direct patient service.
• Previous experience in hospice, home health, hospital or long term care setting preferred.
• Car, driver's license, and adequate insurance as outlined in the personnel policies are required.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
• US work authorization
• Available to work during hours of operation: Monday through Friday between 8 AM-5 PM
• BLS Certification
• Mandatory Reporter Training
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law, and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.
• We also require (and can provide):Two-step tuberculosis test (we can provide at the start of employment)
• Per CMS regulations, provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) or medical/religious exemption

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law.