Speech Language Pathologist - Brainerd, MN - Full Time

Sanford Health•Brainerd, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role involves administering speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. The position requires assessing individuals with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing problems and developing individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. The Speech Language Pathologist will provide speech and language services, monitor disease progression, adjust treatments, and instruct patients in therapeutic exercises. They will also ensure adherence to all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols, and quality requirements. The role may involve treating individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders, demonstrating documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines, and meeting all regulatory requirements. The position requires demonstrating the appropriate level of treatment associated with their specialty and following accepted clinical practice guidelines. Flexibility with variable work schedules/assignments is expected, as is participation in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health. Interaction with external individuals such as providers, case managers, third-party payers, and public organizations is anticipated. Depending on the assigned area, work may focus on individuals receiving intervention in post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments.

Requirements

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Responsibilities

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders.
Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.
Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes.
Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.
May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.
Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc.
May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.