Rural Health Speech-Language Pathologist

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to administer evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.

You will provide direct therapy, monitor progress, and adjust treatments while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. Collaboration with other care providers and potential supervision of staff are part of the role.

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: Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA or CFY in progress.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to clients/patients/residents and monitor disease progression.
• Instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and provide consultation during treatment processes.
• Ensure compliance with speech-language standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students and provide ongoing education to peers.

Education

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC-SLP (or CFY in progress)

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to administer evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.

You will provide direct therapy, monitor progress, and adjust treatments while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. Collaboration with other care providers and potential supervision of staff are part of the role.