Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist, Float

HealthPartners•Saint Louis, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Nicollet is hiring a Speech and Language Pathologist (Float) for its Pediatric Rehab team. The Speech Pathologist supports the organization’s values through daily departmental operations, including direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome and competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards, and participation in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. The role requires timely, clear, and professional communication with staff, patients, family members, physicians, and other internal and external customers. Therapists are expected to use listening, conflict management, system problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement skills, and to practice in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Therapists in the development track partner with their leaders on activities such as community events, presentations, and program or department improvement initiatives, with protected time provided for these activities. This is a 24-hour-per-week (0.6 FTE) float position serving pediatric rehabilitation locations in Saint Louis Park, Maple Grove, and Burnsville. The schedule is generally three 8-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with the possibility of a Saturday shift. Schedules are built 2–3 months in advance; days and locations may vary to meet staffing and patient-care needs. Some weekend and holiday shifts may be required as determined.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders).
Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), with either the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP).
Proficiency with communication and data-processing equipment.
Proficiency with clinical apparatus related to the area of expertise.
Proficiency with organizational electronic medical record software.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Speech Pathologist, preferably in a medical setting.
Leadership qualities and the ability to serve as a professional role model in the clinic.
Excellent communication skills, a strong drive for results, ability to motivate others, and a high degree of integrity and trust.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care.
Participate in professional growth and development, outcome and competency assessment, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Participate in process improvements to advance patient-care outcomes and satisfaction.
Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal and external customers.
Use listening, conflict-management, system problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement skills.
Practice in compliance with professional standards and the professional code of ethics.
For therapists in the development track, partner with leaders on community events, presentations, and program or department improvement initiatives.