Speech Therapist - Outpatient | Home Plus

About the role

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Speech Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Speech Therapist, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, and documentation of that care as outlined in the policy and procedure guidelines. You will also carry out other patient care and operational duties for the Speech Language-Pathology Department, as needed. Will provide speech therapy services to outreach sites as indicated. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.
• Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• Certification: South Dakota Speech Language Pathology License (South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology).
• Physical Requirements: Heavy work – exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67‑100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34‑66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: 1+ years of Rehabilitation Experience.
• Preferred Certification: Speech Therapist (ST) Certification – American Speech‑Hearing Association (ASHA).

Benefits

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Pay

Starting Pay Rate Range: $38.23 – $47.79 (determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant).

Sign‑on Bonus: Up to $12,500 for qualified candidates.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24.

Scheduling Requirements: Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.