Speech Language Pathologist – Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare Downtown Campus is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation team, serving adolescents (13+) and adults in the TBI Outpatient Program and referrals from acute care, ED, and specialty clinics. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The role covers diagnostic, treatment, and education services for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) by ASHA and MN licensure required.
• CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals preferred or required.
• Ability to evaluate and treat pediatric to geriatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Use a range of standardized and impressionistic evaluation techniques.
• Plan and administer speech-language and swallowing treatment plans.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries within 48 hours.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines.
• Supervise graduate students and clinical fellows when applicable.

Skills

ASHA knowledge

Assessment & evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education & counseling

Documentation & charting

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

MBSS/FEES/Videostrobe equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation team. This position serves adolescents (ages 13+) and adults in our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Outpatient Program, as well as patients referred from acute rehabilitation, hospital-based services, the Emergency Department, and other specialty clinics. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: Hennepin Healthcare Downtown Campus, Clinic & Specialty Center Purpose of this 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 (e.g., aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, oropharyngeal dysphagia, specific reading or writing disorders, impaired visual or auditory perception, and disorders of articulation of speech, fluency (stuttering), alaryngeal speech or vocal quality). Includes patients across the age spectrum from neonates to geriatric
• Upon completion of competency training, use instrumentation such as video fluoroscopy, endoscopy or stroboscopy to observe, collect data and measure parameters of communication and swallowing and when clinically appropriate, application of a topical decongestant and/or anesthetic to the patient prior to instrumentation
• 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, progress notes/treatment summaries and/or discharge summaries for outpatients within 48 hours of the appointment. Inpatient documentation completed on day of service
• Confer with providers, nurses and team members from other disciplines 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
• Provide supervision/mentoring for speech pathology graduate students and Clinical Fellows
• Represent the speech pathology department on committees as assigned
• 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 LEAN process improvement as it relates to patient care and department workflow
• Orient and mentor new staff members
• 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 instrumental technique for the MBSS, FEES and Videostrobe as appropriate to scope of practice
• Knowledge of documentation standards consistent with the field of speech pathology
• Commitment to HCMC Essential behaviors 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