Speech Language Pathologist-$5,000 Hiring Bonus- Burnsville

Partners In Excellence•Burnsville, MN

1d•$36 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats individuals’ speech, language, and communication-interaction skills. The role uses standardized tests and qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to identify and diagnose communication impairments, and requires accurate evaluation findings, progress and discharge documentation, and documentation of medical necessity for reimbursement. The SLP provides ethical guidance to clients and families about communication disorders, coping, treatment methods, and home programs. The SLP provides screenings, evaluations, and direct one-to-one therapy in a medical model; develops individualized treatment plans and goals; monitors treatment status; and coordinates care with clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, schools, physicians, insurers, and other providers. The position also contributes to program development, staff and parent training, and effective operation of the speech pathology department. The SLP is expected to meet productivity and service delivery goals, maintain accurate and timely records and billing, follow organizational and regulatory requirements, and help maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary facility.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited curriculum.
Valid Minnesota or Wisconsin state license to practice using the title Speech Language Pathologist.
General knowledge of typical and special-needs clients.
Dependable, consistent, and tactful approach.
Ability to problem-solve and make appropriate decisions.
Must pass initial and subsequent background checks; disqualifying history includes felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable-adult incidents, and disqualifying misdemeanors.
Some experience and interest working with children, with interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring high energy to therapy.
Acquire and maintain active membership with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Ability to administer and write assessments and evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and promptly.
Ability to work within a team and comply with supervisory direction.
Ability to accept corrective feedback and demonstrate a history of seeking and completing required and optional training.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply.
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 client screenings, evaluations, and direct one-to-one therapy in a medical model.
Review and manage medical records to inform evaluation and treatment planning.
Evaluate clients’ strengths and deficits and determine treatment approaches, goals, frequency, and duration.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and guide the treatment team in implementing and carrying over SLP goals across settings.
Identify treatment rationale and contraindications, manage treatment status, and make referrals as appropriate.
Adapt treatment methods to each client’s needs and monitor progress.
Complete timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation, in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Document medical necessity and complete ethical, accurate, and timely billing.
Communicate and coordinate with clients, families, staff, schools, physicians, insurers, and other care providers, including through calls, order clarification, treatment updates, and education about treatment rationale.
Participate in meetings and share relevant information with treatment team members.
Provide staff and parent training on appropriate topics within organizational guidelines and scope of practice.
Apply current evidence-based speech pathology practices and communicate relevant issues to staff and others.
Meet department productivity, utilization, service delivery, and customer service expectations.
Redirect, intervene, observe, and monitor client behaviors.
Work with minimal supervision while following the SLP Scope of Practice and facility policies and procedures.
Comply with safety, infection control, privacy, and other applicable regulations.
Help keep the facility safe, organized, and sanitary; organize and clean therapy spaces and equipment.
Use sound judgment with clients, parents, and coworkers and respond constructively to corrective feedback and supervisory direction.
Complete required and optional training and contribute to program development and department effectiveness.