Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - Part Time
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.
Affirms assessments of clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses.
Provides 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.
May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
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.
Interacts 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.
Provides 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).
- Valid driver's license when applicable.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
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
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS SD Wagner Ctr
Location: Wagner, SD
Address: Wagner, SD 57380, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 20.00
Pay
Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00
Schedule
Part time
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.
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