Speech Language Pathologist

LifeCare Medical Center; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 49,125 - 73,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients. The role requires conducting thorough assessments, developing effective treatment plans, and maintaining clear communication with patients and healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a MA/MS in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant certifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and aims to enhance patient care through skilled therapy.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires MA or MS degree in Communicative Disorder/Speech-Language Pathology.
• Must hold a Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C).
• BLS Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to determine their need for skilled therapy.
• Conducts evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Documents patient's plan of care and progress.
• Maintains communication with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Excellent communication & listening skills

Good critical thinking skills

Good detail orientation skills

Education

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

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

BLS Certification

Job description

Highlights of your role

A Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. The Speech-Language Pathologist communicates with families, physicians and other health team members regarding residents, maintains timely documentation, and maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education.

Job Details

• Location: Roseau (primary); travel to Greenbush and Warroad.
• Shift: Daytime
• Hours: 40
• FTE: 1.0
• Weekends: No
• Holidays: No
• Pay: $35.66 - $53.48

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
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Good critical thinking skills
• Good detail orientation skills

Benefits Statement

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon 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).