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Feeding Therapist – Occupational/Speech Therapist

Job Overview

Unified Therapy Services is seeking a Feeding Therapist - Occupational/Speech Therapist

Availability to set own schedule and desired number of hours worked.

*Sign-on Bonus: $1,500!

*Full-time or Part-time

Unified Therapy Services has two pediatric-focused outpatient clinics in Dubuque, Iowa offering physical, occupational, and speech language therapy services. We believe in a collaborative approach, working together to address each patient’s individual needs. Unified Therapy Services is proudly therapist owned and operated since our establishment in 2006; we are a growing company with opportunities for advancement. We love giving back to our community through free community screenings, charitable donations, and participating in special community events.

Summary

The Feeding Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with feeding delays or difficulties

Feeding delays and difficulties may include but are not limited to a child’s ability to suck, chew, swallow, refusal to eat, aversions to food, or limited intake

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Provide therapy to help patients achieve feeding goals

Conduct screening and assessment activities with children with feeding difficulties

Evaluates patient and determines treatment plan using approved evaluation documents

Understands and complies with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.

Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.

Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.

Utilizes and maintains equipment, requests supplies as needed.

Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, preferred feeding therapy experience.

Current Speech Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy board certification and licensure according to state regulations

Valid Driver’s License