Speech/Language Pathologist (ND/MN)

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist to evaluate and implement intervention plans for patients. The role includes documentation of patient progress and the need for strong collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualified candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and necessary state certifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid North Dakota Speech Language Pathologist license required.
• Must possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement intervention plans for patients.
• Document patient progress and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Evaluating patient needs

Developing intervention plans

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Masters - Speech Pathology

Job description

Location:

Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89

Summary:

The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates, develops, implements and documents an intervention plan. This position provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of progress toward goals. The SLP develops and documents a discharge plan, completes all documentation required by multiple service sites or facilities, and meets requirements of third party payers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates, develops, and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and are meaningful to the patient’s plan of care through remediation/restoration, compensation/adaptation, disability prevention and health promotion.
• Provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of goal progress, modifies intervention methods as needed, and works with therapy team members to achieve patients’ goal.
• Balances schedules at multiple sites daily and adjusts schedules quickly to accommodate changes or new patient evaluations as necessary.
• Meets requirements of third party payers by including appropriate documentation following window periods and other insurance guidelines.
• Develops and documents a discharge plan when patient has reached goals, achieved maximum benefit from therapy or does not desire to continue service. Provides appropriate follow-up resources, services and training of patient and family members as appropriate.
• Utilizes a team approach in the delivery and management of services and patient care.
• Develops and maintain relationships with key facility staff at all sites including, but not limited to, the administrator, director of nursing, MDS coordinator, and dietary manager as well as the restorative nursing staff.
• Completes all documentation on time and within practice guidelines.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Speech, Language, Pathologist (SLP) – North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology & Speech Language Pathology – Prior to Start Date – HR Primary Sources
• Speech, Language, Pathologist (SLP) – Minnesota Department of Health in Audiology – Prior to Start Date – HR Primary Sources
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC‑SLP) – American Speech Language Associate (ASHA) – Within 24 Months of Start Date – HR Primary Sources
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record – Driver's License - Current State Licensed – Prior to Start Date – HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 90 Days of Start Date – Learning Management System

Education:

• Required: Masters - Speech Pathology

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Walk: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67‑100%)
• See: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67‑100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20‑40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Frequent Driver Reference ID: R7735

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO).