Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN
About The Position
Pro Rehab is hiring an on-call Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join its team at Apple Valley Health Care Center in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The SLP evaluates and treats patients to improve communication, speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities. The role involves assessing patient needs, creating individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, educating patients and families, monitoring progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support quality patient care. The position pays $55 per hour, depending on experience. Pro Rehab has more than 35 years of experience and provides services in long-term care, sub-acute, transitional care, home health, and outpatient settings at over 30 locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Its philosophy emphasizes each individual’s dignity and self-worth in a safe, friendly, and progressive environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program and a bachelor’s degree.
- Current accredited Minnesota Speech Therapist license.
- Current CCC-SLP certification.
- Strong knowledge of speech and language disorders and applicable state, federal, and local regulations.
- Excellent communication and assessment skills, including the ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Homecare Homebase EMR experience; training will be provided.
- OASIS experience, or willingness to be trained.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient needs and deficits involving speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
- Develop personalized therapy programs to address patients’ functional deficits.
- Provide exercises and therapeutic interventions to improve communication and speech abilities.
- Educate and support patients and families on communication strategies and techniques for daily life.
- Track patient progress, document improvements, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
- Develop care plans and discharge-planning strategies to support optimal patient recovery.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with experience-based raises.
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling and coaching for employees and family members.
- Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
