Speech Therapist

Ecumen•North Branch, MN

About The Position

The Speech Therapist provides and directs speech therapy services to patients, including assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The role evaluates patient impairments, coordinates treatment plans with residents, families, and care team members, documents evaluations and progress, monitors responses to treatment, and adjusts interventions in accordance with goals and physician orders. The therapist also instructs clients in communication techniques and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and payer requirements. This is a full-time position scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly at Ecumen North Branch, a senior living community offering assisted living, nursing home, memory care, and transitional care services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Previous experience in the rehabilitation or therapy field.
Current license, state certification, or registration as a Speech Therapist in good standing.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations, including the ability to work irregular hours and attend meetings and special events.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right-to-know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Speech Language Pathology (SLPD) degree.
Previous experience in home health, hospice, or senior care.

Responsibilities

Administer hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, and examinations to assess the type and degree of patient impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Coordinate treatment plans with residents, families, and other team members.
Record information about initial evaluations, treatment, progress, and discharge.
Monitor patients’ responses to interventions and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Follow CMS guidelines, federal and state regulations, and requirements set by other payors, including insurance companies.
Manage and maintain individual license or certification renewals and, when applicable, other professional certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.