Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (FT) - Fosston/Ada, MN

Essentia Health•Fosston, MN

4d•$72,717 - $109,075•Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position is based in the rural healthcare setting of Fosston/Ada, MN. The role involves evaluating, planning, treating, and implementing care for patients in areas of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, adhering to ASHA and Essentia Health standards. The position offers a flexible schedule, primarily Monday-Friday, standard business hours, and serves patients across multiple settings including outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. This role is open to CFY Candidates and final-year students who may receive a monthly stipend. The position is split between Ada, MN & Fosston, MN.

Requirements

Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice

Nice To Haves

CFY Candidates
Students in their final year of training

Responsibilities

Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct.
Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice.
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.
Deliver high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.