Speech-Language Pathologist - Full Time

Sanford Health•New Hope, MN

5d•Hybrid

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. As a Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll enjoy a unique opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care across multiple settings while working alongside an exceptional interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Our department offers a supportive, energetic team culture where therapists collaborate, share expertise, and are committed to each other's success. The opportunity to provide care in multiple Transitional Care Units, all conveniently located within 10 minutes of one another, offering a diverse caseload without extensive travel. A combination of Transitional Care and Home Health services, giving you the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and follow them through different stages of their rehabilitation journey. A diverse patient population with a wide variety of medical, neurological, orthopedic, and cognitive-communication diagnoses, providing the opportunity to treat patients across varying levels of function and continually expand your clinical expertise. Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, providers, and care teams working together to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. Clinical autonomy to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans while practicing at the top of your license. Reasonable productivity expectations that prioritize quality patient care and support a healthy work environment. A mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community with compassion, excellence, and integrity. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of a full-time position. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that combines the fast-paced environment of Transitional Care with the independence and continuity of Home Health, you'll find a fulfilling career here. Join a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

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.

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.