Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Wagner (SD); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, SD seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat clients with speech and swallowing disorders in a post-acute, long-term care and home health setting where applicable.

Responsibilities include delivering therapeutic services, documenting progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Licensure in the state and BLS are required; CFY/ASHA certification may be considered. Day shift, full-time.

Qualificações

• Must be licensed as Speech-Language Pathologist in state(s) of practice.
• CFY/ASHA Certificate optional for Sanford Health facilities.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Administers speech and language evaluations and plans treatments for clients with speech and swallowing disorders.
• Provides speech and language services, monitors progress, adjusts treatments as needed.
• Provides instruction on therapeutic exercises and consults with care teams across settings.
• Ensures compliance with department standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• May supervise assistants or students and provide ongoing education to peers.

Conhecimentos

Speech-Language Pathology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Wagner Ctr

Location: Wagner, SD

Address: Wagner, SD 57380, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Salary Range: $34.50 - $52

Pay Info: Additional rmation $10,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes.

What You'll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

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.

Benefits

• Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
• Good Samaritan 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].
• Good Samaritan 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-0278603

Job Function: Allied Health

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