Speech Language Pathologist – Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation team. The position serves adolescents aged 13 and older and adults in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Outpatient Program, as well as patients referred from acute rehabilitation, hospital-based services, the Emergency Department, and other specialty clinics. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Hennepin Healthcare Downtown Campus, Clinic & Specialty Center. Under general supervision, this licensed professional provides diagnostic, treatment, and education services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders of functional or organic etiologies. The role includes evaluating and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders; using instrumentation after competency training; documenting care; educating and counseling patients and families; coordinating with interdisciplinary teams; and supporting students, fellows, and staff. The posting also describes clinical services for patients across the age spectrum, from neonates to geriatric patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree or doctorate in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Speech-Language Pathologist license from the Minnesota Department of Health.
CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practice standards consistent with ASHA knowledge and skills, theory and techniques, and education and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of instrumental techniques for MBSS, FEES, and Videostrobe, as appropriate to scope of practice.
Knowledge of documentation standards in speech pathology.
Commitment to integrating HCMC Essential behaviors into daily work.
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team.
Ability to interact objectively with individuals with diverse lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors.
Maintain Minnesota Department of Health licensure by reporting at least 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years.
Maintain Certificate of Clinical Competence by reporting at least 30 hours of approved continuing education every three years.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services using standardized and impressionistic techniques to evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, including aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, oropharyngeal dysphagia, reading or writing disorders, impaired visual or auditory perception, articulation disorders, stuttering, alaryngeal speech, and vocal quality disorders.
After competency training, use instrumentation such as video fluoroscopy, endoscopy, or stroboscopy to observe and measure communication and swallowing, including applying a topical decongestant and/or anesthetic when clinically appropriate.
Plan and administer speech-language, cognitive, and/or swallowing plans of care.
Document progress through daily progress notes and care plan summaries in accordance with department standards.
Provide education and counseling within the scope of speech pathology practice to patients and/or family members.
Complete outpatient initial evaluations, progress notes and treatment summaries, and/or discharge summaries within 48 hours of the appointment; complete inpatient documentation on the day of service.
Confer with providers, nurses, and other disciplines as indicated to coordinate high-quality patient care.
Complete daily charge entry, inpatient check-in, and payer-specific billing requirements according to department standards.
Supervise and mentor speech pathology graduate students and Clinical Fellows.
Represent the speech pathology department on assigned committees.
Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members and document coordination in the clinical record.
Ensure effective patient handoffs when sharing cases or providing single-day or weekend coverage.
Participate in LEAN process improvement related to patient care and department workflow.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Maintain and enhance personal knowledge and promote professional standards in speech-language pathology, including required continuing education for licensure and certification.