Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (Full Time) - Fosston, MN

Essentia Health • Fosston, MN

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About The Position

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing in accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Essentia Health’s policies and procedures. Rural Healthcare: Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. Deliver high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions. This position is open to CFY Candidates. It's also open to students in their final year of training, and they can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date The schedule for this role is flexible, but primarily Monday - Friday, standard business hours.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement evidence-based interventions
• Provide patient/caregiver education
• Discharge planning for a full patient caseload
• Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
• Meet 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

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).
• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees