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!
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.
- Evaluate patient and determine treatment plan using approved evaluation documents.
- Understand and comply with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.
- Prepare necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and logs in a timely manner according to regulations.
- Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individuals and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
- Utilize and maintain equipment, request supplies as needed.
- Maintain 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.
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