Speech Language Pathologist

LifeCare Medical Center; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

LifeCare Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a qualified speech-language pathologist to evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans. This role involves maintaining accurate patient records and collaborating with medical staff to coordinate care.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant certifications. LifeCare Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition assistance, and a retirement plan.

Join us in providing excellent care to our community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine therapy needs.
• Develop treatment plans and document progress.
• Communicate with patients and medical staff.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

MA or MS degree in Communicative Disorder / Speech-Language Pathology

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C)

BLS Certification

Job description

LifeCare Medical Center is located at 715 Delmore Dr., Roseau, MN 56751, USA. Primary location: Roseau. Additional travel will be required to LifeCare Greenbush Manor, Greenbush, MN 56726 and LifeCare Rehab Services, Warroad, MN 56763.

What you’ll get to do in this role:

• Evaluates patients of all ages and determines each patient’s need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria.
• Conducts evaluations and develops treatment plans according to standardized and/or recommended techniques and procedures.
• Follows treatment plans in an objective, measurable, and documented approach maintaining timely and accurate records according to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Documents plan of care on evaluation, diet texture recommendations, and precautions when appropriate.
• Documents orders and provides clarification orders when appropriate.
• Maintains active and supportive communications with the patient, significant others, physicians and other team members concerning progress, problems, home programs, follow-up, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Maintains a positive rapport with all staff at all times through professional appearance and actions.
• Communicates pertinent information on a timely basis to supervisor and seeks guidance necessary for performance of duties. Responds appropriately to clinical supervision as indicated.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational and clinical guidelines, trends, and procedures.
• Coordinates and communicates care and discharge plans with appropriate medical staff including but not limited to Physicians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Dieticians.

You’re an excellent fit, if you have:

• MA or MS degree in Communicative Disorder / Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C).
• BLS Certification.
• Good critical thinking skills.

Benefits statement:

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending on eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short- and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).