Speech and Language Pathologist - Acute Care (casual role)
About The Position
We are looking to hire a Speech & Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies); and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics. Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities. Work Schedule: Weekday and/or weekend acute care on-call position at Methodist Hospital. Experience with adult neuro in hospital setting (video swallows, trach, FEES) desired. Hours are not guaranteed. Typical hours are between 8-4:30.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)
- Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Required membership in professional organization American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with either Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adult neuro in hospital setting (video swallows, trach, FEES) desired.
- Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
- Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
- Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.
- Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.
- Exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.
Responsibilities
- direct patient care
- professional growth and development
- outcome/competency assessment
- compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies)
- participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction
- communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers
- demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement
- practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics
- partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
- Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
