Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

Grand Itasca is a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals.

We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provide speech and language therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments.
• Accurately assess patients' needs and identify appropriate speech and language therapy interventions.
• Provide patient and family teaching.
• Work cooperatively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional speech and language therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Participate in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provide input into the budgetary planning process and contribute to cost-effectiveness of services.
• Communicate observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain positive relations with all customers.
• May orient staff and students and assume supervisor duties in their absence.

Requirements

• Current licensure in Speech and Language Pathology in the State of Minnesota.
• Certified by ASHA for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology or ability to obtain within the first 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification or ability to attain within six months (must maintain certification).
• Experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrates participation in and upholds Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

New graduates within their Clinical Fellowship are encouraged and welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and a short-term disability bank
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early access to earned wages
• Voluntary insurance options
• Resources to support financial and personal well-being

Employment type: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
Schedule: Day shift