Lead Speech-Language Pathologist - Battle Lake, MN - PRN

Sanford Health•Battle Lake, MN

65d•$38 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the operation of therapy services for assigned areas within Good Samaritan Society and Sanford. Will provide assistance for the coordination of staff scheduling and work flows, program implementation and performance improvement activities. Will perform as a clinical resource to therapists/staff and assists in the orientation/mentoring of employees. Assists with monitoring of appropriate indicators for quality and continuous improvement. Will collaborate with leadership on issues pertaining to department growth, teambuilding and maintaining the budget. Supports supervision and operations in the absence of management. Will be responsible to assist in client/patient/resident care as appropriate to clinical background. Must demonstrate support of the mission, vision and values of the organization. Expected to contribute to the strategic planning, day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization. Works as a team member for the overall functioning of the therapy service line. Ensures all speech therapy related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department and Sanford Health. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Requirements

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must have two years Speech Therapy experience.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation of therapy services
Assists in the coordination of staff scheduling and work flows
Program implementation and performance improvement activities
Clinical resource to therapists/staff
Assists in the orientation/mentoring of employees
Assists with monitoring of appropriate indicators for quality and continuous improvement
Collaborate with leadership on issues pertaining to department growth, teambuilding and maintaining the budget
Supports supervision and operations in the absence of management
Assist in client/patient/resident care as appropriate to clinical background
Contribute to the strategic planning, day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization
Works as a team member for the overall functioning of the therapy service line
Ensures all speech therapy related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met
Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments
Participates in activities to promote the department and Sanford Health
Performs other related duties as requested by manager
May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services
Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization