Speech-Language Pathologist – Home Health & Hospice Coverage

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Moose Lake, MN is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and treat patients across speech, language, cognition and swallowing, adhering to ASHA standards and hospital policies.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, provide education to patients and caregivers, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage documentation and participate in supervision of support staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program.
• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
• Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
• Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Essentia Health in Moose Lake, MN is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and treat patients across speech, language, cognition and swallowing, adhering to ASHA standards and hospital policies.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, provide education to patients and caregivers, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage documentation and participate in supervision of support staff.