Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time Iowa Specialty Hospital -Belmond is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. This role offers the opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient speech therapy services, helping patients of all ages within a supportive rural healthcare environment. The caseload consists predominantly of pediatric patients with speech and language disorders. Adults are also treated for a variety of diagnoses including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, cognition and voice.

Schedule

Primary hours are Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. No holidays. No weekends.

Responsibilities

• Uses best practice/evidence‑based care to perform assessments and treatments of patients with communication disorders, swallowing disorders (including video fluoroscopy swallow study), and cognitive disorders.
• Practices patient‑centered care by working in partnership and collaboration with team members, patient and families/caregivers.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintains accurate patient records in the electronic health record (EPIC) system.
• Provides education to those involved in the direct patient care.
• Demonstrates responsible actions and clinical autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team’s success in advancing their profession.
• Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Current or eligibility to practice speech language therapy in the State of Iowa.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Minimum 2‑3 years previous experience strongly preferred.
• Desired qualities: compassionate and patient‑centered approach; reliable, punctual, and professional; ability to work with a variety of ages and diagnoses, including autism; team‑oriented with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• IPERS
• Short‑Term Disability (Employer Paid Coverage) – New York Life
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employer Paid Coverage) – New York Life
• Employee Assistance Program – Connections (access to professional services for financial, drug/alcohol, grief, etc.)
• PTO
• Optional Benefits:
  • Health Insurance (Wellmark BCBS)
  • Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)
  • Vision Insurance (Delta Vision)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance (New York Life)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans (Aflac)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (TASC)
  • Health Savings Account (through local banks)
  • 457 Retirement Savings Plan (First Citizens Trust Company)
  • Fitness Center Memberships