Speech Language Pathologist - Casual - Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their outpatient team. This role involves evaluating and treating adults and adolescents with voice and upper airway breathing disorders, ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have flexible weekday availability and experience with flexible laryngoscopy. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives within a supportive and diverse environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values equity and inclusion in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in speech-language pathology required.
• Knowledge of ASHA standards and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Document evaluations and provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Knowledge of ASHA standards

Documentation standards

Education and counseling techniques

Ability to work cooperatively

Ability to interact with diverse individuals

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Doctorate in Communication Disorders

Tools

Flexible laryngoscopy

Clinical documentation software

Job description

Job Description - Speech Language Pathologist - Casual - Outpatient (250551)

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Casual - Outpatient ( 250551 )

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Casual Speech-Language Pathologist to join our outpatient team to provide evaluation and treatment for adults and adolescents with voice and upper airway breathing disorders related to functional and organic laryngeal pathologies. The candidate must have weekday availability, hours flexible. Experience with the completion and interpretation of flexible laryngoscopy is desired.

Purpose of the position: Under general supervision, an employee in this job class performs work in a licensed professional position providing diagnostic, treatment, and education services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders of functional or organic etiologies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct clinical services utilizing a wide range of standardized and impressionistic techniques to evaluate patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Plan and administer a speech-language, cognitive and/or swallowing plan of care
• Document progress through daily progress notes and care plan summaries per department standards
• Provide education and counseling within speech pathology scope of practice for patients and/or family members
• Document the initial evaluation results and/or discharge summaries for outpatients within 48 hours of either event. Inpatient documentation completed on day of service
• Confer with providers, nurses and other ancillary team members as indicated to provide coordinate, high quality patient care
• Complete daily charge entry, inpatient check in and any billing requirements pertaining to specific payers per department standards
• Coordinate patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal care and communication, as noted in the clinical record
• Strive for excellent patient hand offs when sharing cases or following single day or weekend coverage
• Participate in process improvement as it relates to patient care and department workflow
• Maintain and enhance personal knowledge, as well as promoting professional standards in speech-language pathology. (Maintain MDH Licensure by reporting 30+ hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. Maintain Certificate of Clinical Competence by reporting 30+ hours of approved continuing education every 3 years.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master’s Degree or Doctorate degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards consistent with ASHA knowledge and skills, theory and techniques; education and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of documentation standards consistent with the field of speech pathology
• Commitment to HCMC Centered Around You principals and behaviors and Building Connections principals; integrate into daily work
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
• Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own

License/Certifications:

• Possession of Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) established by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Must be holder of Speech Language Pathologist license with Minnesota Department of Health
• CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providingEqual Employment Opportunitiesto both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providingEqual Employment Opportunitiesto both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department : CSC Speech-Lang-Path

Primary Location

Primary Location

: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status : FTE = 0.01 (casual)