Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (FT) - Fosston/Ada, MN

Essentia Health•Fosston, MN

10d•Hybrid

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. This position provides patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities, delivering high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions. This position is open to CFY Candidates, and students in their final year of training may receive a monthly stipend for up to 12 months before the official start date. The schedule is flexible, primarily Monday - Friday, standard business hours, and the role will be split between Ada, MN & Fosston, MN.

Requirements

Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice
Verification of your legal right to work in the United States
Health screening and immunization review
Verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience
Background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

Nice To Haves

Students in their final year of training can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and 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.