Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (Casual) - Fosston MN

Essentia Health • Fosston, MN

5d • $35 - $52 • Onsite

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 is a casual/PRN position and involves providing patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. The role requires delivering high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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).
• Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small.
• Looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood.
• People who understand what it means to be Here with you.
• People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level