Speech and Language Pathologist - Acute Care (casual position)

About the role

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for ensuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies), and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Communicate timely, clearly, and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making, and process improvement.
• Practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.
• Partner with leaders to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives.
• Be given protected time to execute these activities.

Work Schedule

Providing acute care inpatient rehab two weekend days a month.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)
• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health
• Member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with either Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment
• Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise
• Proficient in organization electronic medical record software
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting
• Leadership qualities and ability to serve as a professional role model within the clinic

About Us

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic, and much more!

Benefits

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. We are a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. We are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advancing health equity in care and coverage, and partnering with the community as advocates for change. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.