Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist: Growth & Education

Paradox; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to serve pediatric patients in the SJMC Pediatric department. The role involves evaluating, planning, treating, and discharging a full caseload of children with attention to ASHA guidelines and ethics.

The position requires a Master’s in speech-language pathology and current state licensure, with a typical day schedule Monday–Friday and an on-call rotation every 4–6 weeks. Benefits and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients.
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.
• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &-/or scope of practice.
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation.
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Education

Master's degree from accredited speech-language pathology program

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to serve pediatric patients in the SJMC Pediatric department. The role involves evaluating, planning, treating, and discharging a full caseload of children with attention to ASHA guidelines and ethics.

The position requires a Master’s in speech-language pathology and current state licensure, with a typical day schedule Monday–Friday and an on-call rotation every 4–6 weeks. Benefits and ongoing professional development are provided.