Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Rural Healthcare (FT) - Fosston/Ada, MN

Essentia Health; Fosston (MN); 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 Resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, plan, and treat patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders. The role emphasizes adherence to ASHA standards and organizational policies across sites in Fosston and Ada, MN.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, document and bill for a full caseload, supervise staff, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize clinical and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program.
• Current state license to practice speech-language pathology.

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 communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• Comply with organizational policies and code of conduct.
• Meet professional ethics and scope of practice.
• Work across multiple settings including outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EHR Documentation

Job description

Building Location: Fosston Hospital

Department: 3043820 SPEECH THERAPY - FS 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, & scope of practice.
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
• Rural Healthcare: Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Deliver high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.

This position is open to C/F Y Candidates. It's also open to students in their final year of training, and they can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date.

The schedule for this role is flexible, but primarily Monday - Friday, standard business hours. The role will be split between Ada, MN & Fosston, MN.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

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

Organizational Highlights

• 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.

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends: Holidays:

No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

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

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs to support your professional development.
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

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.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

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.

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.