Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Services - Brainerd, MN

Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation Services - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health summary:

Speech Language Pathologists evaluate, plan, and provide therapy for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders following professional standards. They manage full caseloads including treatment, patient education, documentation, and discharge planning, while supervising support staff and maintaining compliance with organizational policies. They may also participate in staff training, committee work, and clinical instruction to enhance patient care.

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: St Josephs - Rehabilitation

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Compensation Range: $34.58 - $51.87 / hour

Union:

FTE: 0

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Keywords:

speech therapy, language pathology, cognitive therapy, swallowing disorders, patient care, rehabilitation services, treatment planning, clinical instruction, patient education, therapy evaluation