SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Northwoods Rehab; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

$5/week health insurance

PTO benefits start at 26 days/year

Paid MN Licensure

401K

Job summary

Northwoods Rehab is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to provide and direct speech therapy services, including assessments, treatments, and collaborative planning. You will report to the Director of Therapy and work closely with residents and their families.

This role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and provides a competitive salary along with benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and 401K. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs speech therapy services to residents, including assessment and treatment.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals.
• Establishes individual resident schedules and develops treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Communication Skills

Continuing Education

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Northwoods Rehab is Minnesota based and you will receive Operational, Clinical, and Compliance support from local leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• $5/week health insurance
• PTO benefits start at 26 days/year
• 11 days with holiday pay
• Paid MN Licensure
• 401K
• HSA & FSA accounts
• Childcare FSA account

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Physical Requirements

Physical demand for this job is classified as “light work” which includes:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Sitting while constantly pushing or pulling materials whose weight is negligible.
• Stair climbing occasionally.
• Overhead reach infrequently.
• Average workday is up to 8 hours.

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

Job Relationships

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides and directs speech therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.
• Provides speech therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and/or treatment.

SLP Job Description - Updated 10/1/2025

• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
• Documents results of resident’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve resident’s communication. Trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use of augmentative communication devices.
• Instructs resident, family and staff in appropriate speech‑language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of speech therapy services.
• Attends in‑service meetings and community meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the resident’s care team and education to the community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of resident speech therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members and community personnel and administration.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards of the resident, as well as the organization.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.

Other Duties

• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.