Speech Therapy- Outpatient Rehab- Duluth, MN

Speech Therapy- Outpatient Rehab- Duluth, MN at Essentia Health summary:

This position involves evaluating, planning, and providing speech therapy treatments to outpatients, focusing on speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include patient care, treatment planning, documentation, billing, scheduling, staff supervision, and patient/caregiver education. The role requires a master's degree in speech-language pathology and appropriate state licensure to practice.

Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) using any established Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.
• Complies with organization code of conduct
• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: Essentia Health - Miller Hill Health Plaza

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Range: $34.58 - $51.87 / hour

FTE: 1

Keywords:

speech therapy, speech-language pathology, patient care, outpatient rehabilitation, swallowing disorders, cognition therapy, treatment planning, patient education, clinical documentation, healthcare