Speech Pathologist (SLP) | Nursing Home

About the role

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What you will do

• Evaluates assigned patients through selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic assessments to determine the levels of functioning and intervention needs in all areas of speech pathology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient's age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies. Plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
• Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
• Participates in program development of the department.
• Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or presently active in a supervised clinical fellowship year and certification received within one year of employment Upon Hire
• Speech-Language Pathologist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
• 1-3 years Speech Language Pathologist in a hospital, SNF, outpatient and/or home health setting (Preferred)

Pay

$32.25 - $48.50 per hour. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

• May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship