Speech Pathologist (SLP) | Acute | PRN

Avera; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN, part-time) to provide speech therapy in the home setting. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapy for deficits in speech, language, cognition, voice and dysphagia.

The role requires CCC-SLP (ASHA) or active CFY with certification within one year of employment, and an active state license.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP certification with ASHA or active CFY and certification within one year of employment.
• Active license as Speech-Language Pathologist in state of practice.
• Hospital, SNF, outpatient or home health exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using diagnostic assessments to determine intervention needs.
• Implements individualized treatment programs for speech, language, cognition, voice and dysphagia.
• Plans therapy considering patient age and coordinates with rehab/nursing care plans.
• Provides direct therapy in multiple settings and documents results.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician and team; maintains progress notes.
• Participates in program development and supervises interns when applicable.

Skills

CCC-SLP/ASHA

State Licensure

Education

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

SLP Licensure

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD

Part time

R-260023733

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights

This position will help cover weekends and holidays when needed. Hours based on needs of dept.

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.

A 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. The Speech Pathologists demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served.

What you will do

• Evaluates assigned patients through selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal diagnostic assessments to determine the levels of functioning and intervention needs in all areas of speech pathology.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.

• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.

• Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.

• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.

• Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.

• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.

• Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.

• Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.

• Participates in program development of the department. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• CCC-SLP - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or presently active in a supervised clinical fellowship year and certification received within one year of employment Upon Hire or

• Speech-Language Pathologist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years 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) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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