Speech and Language Pathologist - Acute Care (casual position)

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Speech & Language Pathologist to join their rehabilitation team in Minnesota. The role involves direct patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and engaging in community improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology and be licensed in Minnesota. Competitive benefits are offered, including insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Membership in ASHA with CCC-SLP or CFY-SLP required.
• Background in community events and departmental improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assure departmental operations align with PNHS values.
• Provide direct patient care and participate in process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with staff, patients, and external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict management

System problem solving

Decision-making

Process improvement

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

We are looking to hire a Speech & Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation 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.

Work Schedule

Providing acute care inpatient rehab two weekend days a month.

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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
• Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
• Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.
• Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.
• 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!