Speech Therapist - Inpatient Rehab / Home Health | Full-Time

About the role

This position will be split between Inpatient Rehab and Home Health. 2 to 3 days per week with each department.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Sanford 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

$34.00 - $46.50

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

This position will be split between Inpatient Rehab and Home Health. 2 to 3 days per week with each department.