Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Fairview Health Services•New Hope, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a collaborative, outpatient pediatric speech language pathologist (SLP) to join our team at M Health Fairview Clinic in New Hope! Our rehab team partners to provide outpatient, multi-specialty therapy services to the northwest Twin Cities metro area. The SLP is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of care within scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes. This position is 0.8 FTE, authorized for 64 hours per pay period, with a schedule of Tuesday - Friday, including afternoon/early evening hours two days a week, in 8-hour shifts. Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services across multiple settings and disciplines, fostering a collaborative, evidence-based, and patient-centered culture. As an academic health system, we emphasize learning and provide extensive continuing education opportunities. Members of the Fairview rehab team have opportunities for mentorship, clinical specialization, and recognition through our clinical specialist program.

Requirements

Certification by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
If in Clinical Fellowship Year only: Active temporary license in the State of Minnesota, ASHA member and actively working towards obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence

Nice To Haves

1 year outpatient pediatric experience
Feeding experience infants and children
Completion of CFY

Responsibilities

Partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Gathers pertinent data
Performs examination
Determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives