Speech Language Pathologist - Winona

Partners In Excellence•Winona, MN

20d•$36 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Partners in Excellence is seeking a full-time or part-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide care for children in a center-based autism treatment setting. Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply. The SLP comprehensively evaluates and treats clients’ speech, language, and communication-interaction skills, using appropriate assessment methods and instruments. The role includes accurate evaluation, progress, discharge, and medical-necessity documentation, as well as ethical counseling for clients and families about communication disorders, treatment strategies, and home programs. The SLP coordinates care with clients, families, staff, schools, medical personnel, and other providers, and contributes to program development and the effectiveness of the speech pathology department. The position works with minimal supervision and is part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Partners in Excellence emphasizes employee training, personal and professional growth, and a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding work environment. The role requires meeting productivity and service-delivery expectations, maintaining accurate records and billing, and complying with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited curriculum.
Maintain a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin state license to practice using the title Speech Language Pathologist.
General knowledge of typical and special-needs clients.
Dependability, consistency, and tact.
Ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions.
Pass initial and subsequent background checks; disqualifying history includes felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable-adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors.
Some experience and interest in working with children, with interpersonal skills to be playful and enthusiastic and bring high energy to therapy.
Acquire and maintain active membership with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Ability to work within a team and comply with supervisory direction.
Ability to accept corrective feedback and a history of seeking and completing required and optional training.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, holding, pushing, and pulling up to 25–50 pounds; reaching; using a step stool or ladder as needed; walking, running, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; moving quickly with an assigned client; and grasping or squeezing with the fingers and hands.
Ability to communicate and interact with organization members and clients’ parents or guardians; regular talking and hearing are required.
Close and distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use computer equipment for extended periods and demonstrate computer competency for documentation, therapeutic programs, and training records.

Nice To Haves

Previous behavioral therapy experience.
Two years of clinical experience.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Previous therapy experience working with children with autism.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide screenings, evaluations, and direct therapy to clients in a 1:1 medical model.
Manage client medical records and evaluate clients to identify strengths and deficits.
Determine treatment plans, including long- and short-term goals and the type, frequency, and duration of treatment.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Guide the treatment team in implementing and carrying over SLP goals across settings.
Identify treatment rationale and contraindications, monitor treatment status, and make referrals as appropriate.
Adapt treatment approaches and methods to individual client needs.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation of client treatment status in accordance with organizational policy and regulatory requirements.
Complete ethical and accurate billing in a timely manner.
Communicate and coordinate with clients, staff, families, schools, physicians, insurance providers, and other care providers.
Provide direct therapy with minimal supervision in accordance with the SLP Scope of Practice and facility policies and procedures.
Redirect, intervene, observe, and monitor client behaviors.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Provide staff and parent training on appropriate topics.
Stay knowledgeable about evidence-based speech pathology practices and communicate relevant issues to staff and others.
Meet department productivity expectations and organizational service-delivery goals.
Comply with safety, infection-control, privacy, and other applicable requirements.
Help keep the facility safe, organized, and sanitary; organize and clean therapy spaces and equipment.
Use sound judgment when working with clients, parents, and coworkers.
Administer and write assessments, evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time.