Speech and Language Development Pathologist - Home Care

HealthPartners, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Time away from work

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet is hiring a Speech and Language Pathologist for our Home Care team. The role focuses on patient care, professional development, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for involvement in program improvements and community events.

The schedule is weekdays with occasional weekends; weekend shifts may be required. A Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology and active Minnesota licensure are required, along with ASHA certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders).
• Licensure in Minnesota Department of Health; ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY-SLP; BLS certification.
• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment; proficient with clinical apparatus; proficient in EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in home care settings.
• Support professional growth, development, and outcome assessment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Data processing

EMR software

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Speech and Language Pathologist to join our Home Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies); and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Positions may require some weekend and holiday shifts as determined.

Work Schedule:

Between the days of M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm; occasional weekend possible.

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
  • Required membership in professional organization American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with either Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP).
  • Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
  • Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!