Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem

HealthPartners; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital in the St. Croix Valley is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a per diem role with weekend call and holiday coverage.

The position focuses on assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive and swallow disorders across inpatient, outpatient and homecare settings, with weekend coverage and potential to pick up weekday shifts. Applicants must have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, MN/WI licensure (or plan to obtain the other within 6 weeks), BLS certification, and ASHA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field from an accredited program.
• Current SLP licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin; if both not present at hire, must have one and obtain the other within 6 weeks.
• Current BLS (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider).
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) through ASHA within 18 months of hire if Clinical Fellow.
• For Homecare: Vehicle with auto insurance, valid driver's license, and meet Lakeview Automobile Liability Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve speech, language, cognitive and swallow function.
• Provide inpatient, outpatient and homecare speech therapy services.
• Provide backup speech therapy services within St. Croix Valley and Western WI, including weekends.

Skills

BLS Certification

Clinical SLP

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Lakeview Hospital has a Speech Pathologist opening available supporting our sites across the St. Croix Valley and Western Wisconsin. This position is a per diem role working a minimum requirement of 1 weekend call per month Sat/Sun 8-12 pm and 1-2 holidays/year, with opportunity to pick up weekday shifts as needed.

The primary focus of this position is to assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve speech, language, cognitive and swallow function of patients with impairments from diseases or injury. This position will include inpatient, outpatient and homecare speech therapy services. In addition, this position will provide backup speech therapy services as needed within the St. Croix Valley and Western WI (will include weekends).

Work Schedule:

1 weekend/month (weekend call) and 1-2 holidays/year. Weekday support as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field from an accredited program
• Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in the States of Minnesota & Wisconsin. If both licenses are not present upon hire, must have at least one licensure from either MN or WI and must obtain alternate state within 6 weeks of hire.
• Current BLS - American Heart Association or BLS - American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) through ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) within 18 months of hire if Clinical Fellow
• For those servicing Homecare Services: Must have a vehicle with auto insurance and a valid driver's license and meet all criteria required under Lakeview's Automobile Liability Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.