Speech Therapist - Acute | PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat residents with speech and swallowing disorders. The role involves developing individualized plans, providing therapy, and documenting progress across post-acute, long-term care, and hospital settings.

Licensure in the state, ASHA CCC or CFY in progress, and BLS are required. This is a day-shift PRN position with varied hours; a drive may be necessary within the facility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the practice state(s).
• ASHA CCC or actively pursuing CFY; BLS required or achieved within 60 days.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech and language evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Provides services and monitors progress across units and patient diagnoses.
• Educates clients and families on exercises and treatment processes.
• Ensures compliance with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• May supervise assistants or students and participate in education for peers.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA CCC or CFY in progress

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: East Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.50

Department Details

Acute therapy is a team oriented, fast paced environment. Speech therapists travel throughout the hospital seeing patients on the various units, i.e. pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, neuro, oncology, general medical, ICU. Opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnosis for evaluation/treatment, e.g. neuro, head neck cancer, swallow disorders, etc.

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 with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems 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. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet 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 acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the 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.

Sanford 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] .

Sanford 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-0274402
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No