Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - Part Time

Good Samaritan Society; South Dakota; On-site; USD 44,772 - 71,635; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a passionate Speech Therapist in Wagner, SD. In this role, you'll administer assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide essential speech services to clients with various speech disorders. Collaboration within a close-knit therapy team is key to delivering quality care in our skilled nursing facility.

Must hold state licensure and be dedicated to maintaining high standards of patient care. Enjoy benefits including health insurance and retirement plans while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by ASHA or working on CFY.
• Obtain BLS for health care providers within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations for patients.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Provides consultation and therapeutic exercises to clients and patients.

Skills

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Education

State licensure education

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Facility: GSS SD Wagner Ctr
• Location: Wagner, SD
• Address: Wagner, SD 57380, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly Hours: 20.00
• Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Position Overview

Seeking a Passionate Speech Therapist.

Join a dedicated, close-knit therapy team in a newly renovated skilled nursing facility. We’re looking for a Speech Therapist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to making a meaningful impact in patient care.

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 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. Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets 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 variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside the department including providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services. Expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on 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-0265888
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No