Speech Language Pathologist - Neurology

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults with neurogenic communication impairments, including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication deficits.
• Independence in performing Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
• Proficiency or interest in administering Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) preferred.
• Prior experience in managing highly medically complex patients, ICU and PCU level of care, brain injury, and trach/vent management.
• Experience or interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for adult and/or pediatric populations desired.
• Differential evaluation and treatment of severe speech sound disorders including childhood apraxia of speech.
• Differential diagnosis of a variety of childhood communication disorders including but not limited to administration of ADOS assessment.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MS) or Master of Art (MA) degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or Master of Speech Pathology (MSP)
• License/Certifications: Allied Health Staff in the Division of Speech Pathology are encouraged to achieve Board Certification by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (BC-ANCDS) and/or awarded Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders by the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S).
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Health in Speech-Language Pathology.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retail: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Schedule Details: Monday to Friday 8:00-5:00
• Weekend Schedule: 6-7 weekends a year 8:00-5:00