Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (FT) - Fosston/Ada, MN
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing in accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Essentia Health’s policies and procedures. This role provides patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities, delivering high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions. This position is open to CFY Candidates and students in their final year of training, who can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date. The schedule for this role is flexible, but primarily Monday - Friday, standard business hours. The role will be 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
- This position is open to CFY Candidates.
- It's also open to students in their final year of training, and they can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date.
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.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training
- tuition reimbursement
- educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses
- An annual continuing education budget is provided
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
- Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
