Speech Therapist - Pediatrics

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist specializing in pediatrics to join their Rehabilitation Services team. The role entails providing essential diagnostic and therapeutic services to young patients with speech, language, and hearing disorders. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and a $5,000 hiring bonus, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and PTO.

Benefits

Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck

Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan with a 7.5% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site Continuing Education

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Must have ASHA certification and Minnesota license.
• Experience with pediatric clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric clients.
• Manage daily activities including documentation and scheduling.
• Educate patients and their caregivers on care techniques.

Skills

Communication

Diagnosis

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

Current BLS Certification

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Job Relationships

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Supervisor: Rehabilitation Services Manager

Supervises: None

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic services and appropriate referrals as necessary to all pediatric clients exhibiting a speech, language, hearing or swallowing disorder.

This position works with pediatric outpatients.

Compensation

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The wage range for this position is $72,280-$102,024, annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages daily activities of speech-language service including scheduling, documentation, materials, and equipment.
• Completes documentation to meet professional standards-based on evaluation.
• Current and accurate record of patient evaluation, daily progress, treatment, assessment, goals and plan of care.
• Documentation is functionally based according to standards.
• Documentation is timely- Initial evaluation, Medical Certification, Re-evaluation, Discharges.
• Performs diagnostic evaluations and provides written reports as necessary for the medical record and third party payers.
• Provides direct patient care-within accepted standards of care in accordance within ASHA regulations, exhibiting strong knowledge base for client population.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers relative to the goals, methods used and how to perform home program as needed.
• Exhibits initiative within the work place exhibited in:
• Adapt/change patient treatment plan if progress not as anticipated
• Scheduling changes to accommodate increase/decrease in patient load
• Participation in promotion of the profession
• Share knowledge with Rehabilitation Services staff through in-services, written documents or verbal communication.
• Exhibits a positive attitude within the work place, able to express needs and concerns to appropriate lead therapist or director.
• Exhibits the ability to work within a team structure for the benefit of the patients and work place.
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, professionals and support staff to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Provides direction and leadership to rehab aides, support staff, students, and visitors when called upon.
• Exhibits dependability and flexibility to perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Adheres to established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
  

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification or obtained within 6 months of hire date
• Displayed ability to work with pediatric clients of all backgrounds with varied speech and language needs, preferred
• Ability to be flexible to the demands of changes in a daily/weekly schedule, preferred
• Willingness to coordinate activities with other services and agencies, preferred
• Ability and willingness to promote rehabilitation techniques to medical professionals and the community, preferred
  
  

Schedule

• 40 hours per two-week period
• Weekdays: Shift start and end times vary between 7:30am-5:30pm
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck
• Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) retirement plans available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Continuing Education
• Free on-site parking
• Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.
  
  

Other Opening(s): Speech Therapist - Casual

Rehabilitation Services Department + the work we do

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon, plus Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

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