Speech Pathologist | Nursing Home

Avera Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 44,427 - 66,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO from day one

Retirement matching contribution

Job summary

Avera Health is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist in Yankton to evaluate and treat patients with speech and language deficits in a compassionate environment. The role requires CCC-SLP certification and an active state license. You'll develop treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $32.25 - $48.50 per hour and potential eligibility for a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Employee benefits include PTO starting on day one and a retirement matching contribution.

Qualifications

• Must have CCC-SLP certification or complete fellowship year with subsequent certification.
• Must obtain an active state license within practice upon hire.
• Prior experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in various health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients through formal and informal assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment programs for patients.
• Provide therapy services based on patient's needs.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Interpersonal Communication

Diagnostic Assessment

Goal-Setting

Team Collaboration

Education

CCC-SLP certification

Active Speech-Language Pathologist license

1-3 years experience in relevant settings

Job description

Location

Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center

Worker Type

Regular

Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus

Student Loan Repayment

This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Brief Overview

Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans and provides treatment for medically necessary speech therapy services addressing a patient's deficits in speech, language, cognition, voice and dysphagia in the home setting.

What you will do

• Evaluates assigned patients through selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic assessments to determine levels of functioning and intervention needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age from infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services.
• Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies based on ongoing evaluations.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
• Plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepares written documentation such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding status, progress, and needs.
• Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members and family/physician throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Participates in program development of the department and evaluates interns with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• CCC-SLP – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or presently active in a supervised clinical fellowship year with certification received within one year of employment upon hire.
• Speech-Language Pathologist – active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

1‑3 years as a Speech Language Pathologist in a hospital, SNF, outpatient, and/or home health setting.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA when applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

EEO Statement

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .