Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Essentia Health in the St. Josephs Rehabilitation Department seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, and implement care for pediatric patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing needs, following ASHA guidelines.

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.Responsibilities include therapy, documentation, scheduling, and education of patients and families. On-call weekends are required, with a day-shift schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates therapy needs for pediatric patients.
• Plans, implements, and discharges therapy, with family education.
• Documentation, billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties for a full caseload.
• Supervises licensed assistants and aides and adheres to organization policies.
• Maintains professional standards and participates in staff education and onboarding.
• Occasional cross-department work and credentialing activities.
• Weekend on-call rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks, with morning hours.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Building Location: St Josephs - Rehabilitation Department: 4003820 SPEECH THERAPY - SJMC

Job Description

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for pediatric patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) using any established Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Education Qualifications

Master’s degree from accredited speech and language pathology program

Key Responsibilities

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients.
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.
• Complies with organization code of conduct.
• Meets 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.
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation.
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care.
• Schedule is generally Monday - Friday day-shift. This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) on-call rotation approximately once every 4–6 weeks. On-call hours are generally in the mornings, averaging 4–6 hours per day based on census.

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).
• Must meet minimum FTE requirements FTE: 1

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Compensation Range: $72,716.80 - $109,075.20

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].

Essentia Health Values

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Employer Commitment to Diversity

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.

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Background and Screening

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.