SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (Peds) - Rehabilitation Services - Brainerd, MN

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (Peds) - Rehabilitation Services - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health summary:

A Speech Language Pathologist (Peds) evaluates, plans, and provides therapy for pediatric patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders following professional guidelines. The role includes patient assessment, treatment planning, therapy delivery, documentation, billing, and supervising support staff. Responsibilities also extend to staff education, committee participation, and clinical instruction to enhance patient care quality.

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

For More Information, contact:

Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter

Email: delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. Job Location: St Josephs - Rehabilitation Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Compensation Range: $34.58 - $51.87 / hour FTE: 1

Keywords:

speech therapy, pediatric speech-language pathology, rehabilitation services, patient evaluation, treatment planning, swallowing disorders, clinical practice guidelines, speech-language pathologist, patient care, therapy services