Speech-Language Pathologist - Grand Island/ Hastings

Job Summary

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders.

Affords speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly.

Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes.

Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.

Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.

Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.

Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.

Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc.

May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.

Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

About the Role

The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan Grand Island and Hastings seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team.

The position is full time, 35-40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities and surround area Home Health clients.

New grads welcomed! We are looking to hire a candidate who can compliment our team.

Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.

Active participant of the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program that offers monetary incentives to select healthcare professionals, including PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs in exchange for a service commitment to work in a rural county for a 5-year period.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

$32.50 - $52.00

Schedule

Full time, 35-40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)