Speech Language Pathologist - Auburn / Syracuse - PRN

Sanford Health • Auburn, CA

84d • $32 - $52

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves administering speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. The role is based in a small nursing home with a small town feel, working with a great group of therapists to help with SLP coverage.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) (preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.
• Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes.
• Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
• Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
• Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
• Interacts with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees