Speech Language Pathologist - Rural Healthcare (Part Time)

Essentia Health; Sandstone (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health Sandstone is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, treat and implement care for patients in speech, language, cognition and swallowing per ASHA and Essentia Health policies.

Responsibilities include therapy evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, scheduling, and education for a full caseload. Licensure in the practicing state is required; remote/hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.

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.

Education

Master's degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Health Sandstone Department: 2023820 SPEECH THERAPY - PMC HOSP

Job Description: Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing in accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Essentia Health’s policies and procedures.

Education Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program

Key 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.
• Rural Healthcare: Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, swing bed, and home health.
• Deliver high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

• One shift 8:45a - 5:15p
• Two shifts 8am - 4:30pm.
• Rare weekend on-call rotation (about 1x/year).

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice.

Organizational Highlights

• Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care.
• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills.
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses.
• A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists.
• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF.
• Must meet minimum FTE requirements.
• FTE: 0.6
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option.

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

• Shift Start Time: 8:00am/8:45am
• Shift End Time: 4:30pm/5:15pm
• Weekends: Rare - 1x/year on-call
• Holidays: No
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: No

Compensation Range

$43,630.08 - $65,445.12

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Hiring Philosophy & Values

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Essentia Health’s Values: Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Screenings and Post-Offer Conditions

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.