Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - Full Time

Sanford Health•Wagner, SD

2d•$35 - $52

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services in a skilled nursing setting. The role evaluates and treats clients, patients, and residents with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develops individualized treatment plans, monitors progress, and adjusts treatment based on clinical needs. Assigned work may focus on post-acute, long-term care, and—where applicable—home health environments. The position is a day shift with 35 scheduled hours per week. The Speech Language Pathologist documents care according to departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements, follows professional clinical practice guidelines, and ensures applicable standards, policies, protocols, and quality requirements are met. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues and outside parties, may supervise assistants, aides, or students, and provides education to peers in areas of expertise. Other related duties may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state or states of practice.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required, or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
A valid driver's license may be required when applicable.
Appropriate education level as required in accordance with state licensure.

Nice To Haves

A Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or currently working on a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), is preferred when working at a Sanford Health facility; it is not required at Good Samaritan Society facilities.

Responsibilities

Administer speech and language evaluations, tests, and examinations to diagnose speech problems and swallowing disorders and plan treatment.
Assess speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
Provide speech and language services, monitor disease progression, and adjust treatments accordingly.
Teach clients, patients, and residents therapeutic speech and language exercises and consult with them during treatment.
Meet applicable speech and language standards, policies, protocols, quality requirements, documentation guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations and provide treatment appropriate to the assigned specialty.
Demonstrate flexibility with variable work schedules and assignments.
Participate in activities promoting the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Interact with providers, case managers, third-party payers, public organizations, and other parties outside the department.
May supervise assistants, aides, and students providing care or services.
Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise as determined by department leadership.
Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.