Speech Therapist

Overview

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We offer development and advancement opportunities to our Sanford Family who are dedicated to health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Canby Care Center

Location: Canby, MN

Address: 112 St Olaf Ave S, Canby, MN 56220, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly

Hours:

Varies

Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.50

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 diagnoses 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.

• Provide speech and language evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for clients with varied disorders.
• Deliver individualized therapy and monitor progress, adjusting plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with department standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with care teams and provide education to clients, families, and staff.
• Supervise assistants, aides, and students when applicable; contribute to training initiatives.
• Participate in activities to promote the department and Sanford Health.

• 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 ASHA or is currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and 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 Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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Sanford Health 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-0247130
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No