Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehab

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for PRN inpatient rehab and acute care settings. You will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, develop individualized plans, and ensure compliance with clinical standards.

Requires state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; ASHA CCC or CFY in progress preferred; BLS certification; valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility: Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA or CFY in progress.
• May require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications; BLS required or within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations and plans treatments.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on diagnoses.
• Provides speech-language services and monitors progression.
• Instructs clients in therapeutic exercises and provides consultation.
• Ensures adherence to standards, policies, and quality requirements.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students; provide ongoing education and training.
• Work may focus on post-acute, long-term care and home health settings where applicable.

Education

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CFY) or CFY in progress

BLS for health care providers

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $31.00 - $46.50

Department Details

Come join an amazing, experienced staff of clinicians on our inpatient rehab and/or acute care units! We can provide training in each of these areas as needed. Medical experience preferred as we treat a variety of patients within the hospital setting including stroke, traumatic brain injury, dysphagia and other neurological conditions.

This is PRN and will work as needed

Job Summary

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0239636
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No