Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Casual - Brainerd

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

22h • $35 - $52

About The Position

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. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on-call rotation approximately once every 4–6 weeks. On-call hours are generally in the mornings, averaging 4–6 hours per day based on census.

Requirements

• Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice
• Must meet minimum FTE requirements

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

Benefits

• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses
• A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time