Casual Speech Language Pathologist

Fairview Health Services • St. Paul, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a casual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to work at Fairview Bethesda Hospital, the Fairview Community Health & Wellness Hub in St. Paul, and Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. In collaboration with patients and families, the SLP provides safe and effective care within the scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes.

The position is authorized for up to 40 hours per week as available. The schedule includes a weekend rotation every four weeks—approximately once per month—for an eight-hour shift between Bethesda Hospital and Woodwinds Hospital. Additional shifts may be available at both locations.

Fairview Rehabilitation provides services across acute-care hospitals, post-acute settings, and outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Its therapists collaborate across medical settings and provide services in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Audiology, and Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The organization describes a collaborative, learning-centered culture focused on evidence-based, patient-centered care, with opportunities for mentorship, clinical specialization, continuing education, and recognition through its clinical specialist program.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and a Speech Language Pathology license in Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• For candidates in a Clinical Fellowship Year only: an active temporary Minnesota license, ASHA membership, and active progress toward obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital-based experience.
• Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

Responsibilities

• Partner with patients and families during evaluation and re-evaluation.
• Gather pertinent data and perform examinations.
• Determine treatment diagnoses and prognoses for recovery.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, considering developmental level and cultural differences.
• Analyze data to identify needs and potential risks.
• Establish individualized goals with patients and/or caregivers.
• Implement and modify plans of care based on reassessment and patient response.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish appropriate discharge plans.
• Provide skilled interventions in partnership with patients and families.
• Assess patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provide appropriate education.
• Document care in a timely manner using acceptable medical terminology and in accordance with professional practice and department standards.
• Comply with department billing standards.
• Prioritize tasks and patient care for effective time management.
• Follow professional licensure and certification requirements.
• Direct team members and/or supervise students as designated.
• Pursue personal and professional development to support clinical best practice.
• Meet or exceed departmental productivity standards.
• Identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
• Participate in and support entity and system initiatives.

Benefits

• Option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan.
• Sick and Safe Time.
• Early access to earned wages.
• Access to more than 40 continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees, as described for the rehabilitation program.
• Support for external continuing education courses.
• Opportunities for formal mentorship and clinical specialization.

What This Job Offers

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