Speech Therapist - Acute | PRN

About the Role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. This position is located at the East Patient Building in Sioux Falls, SD. Acute therapy is a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Speech therapists travel throughout the hospital seeing patients on various units, including pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, neuro, oncology, general medical, and ICU, with the opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnoses for evaluation and treatment, such as neuro and head/neck cancer, swallow disorders, and more.

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.
• Assesses 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 diagnoses 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, and public organizations.
• May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
• Expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
• Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments when applicable.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Schedule

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Pay

Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.50