Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Minnesota

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE

A Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. The Speech-Language Pathologist communicates with families, physicians and other health team members regarding residents, maintains timely documentation, and maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM AS WE CONTINUE ON OUR COMMITMENT OF CARING FOR GENERATIONS

Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

JOB DETAILS

Location: Roseau will be the primary location, but there will be travel to our Greenbush and Warroad locations

Shift: Daytime

Hours: 40

FTE: 1.0

Weekends: No

Holidays: No

Pay: $35.66 - $53.48

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO IN THIS ROLE

• Evaluates patients of all ages and determines each patient’s need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria.
• Conducts evaluations and develops treatment plans according to standardized and/or recommended techniques and procedures.
• Follows treatment plans in an objective, measurable, and documented approach maintaining timely and accurate records according to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Documents plan of care on evaluation, diet texture recommendations, and precautions when appropriate.
• Documents orders and provides clarification orders when appropriate.
• Maintains active and supportive communications with the patient, significant others, physicians and other team members concerning progress, problems, home programs, follow-up, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Maintains a positive rapport with all staff at all times through professional appearance and actions.
• Communicates pertinent information on a timely basis to supervisor and seeks guidance necessary for performance of duties. Responds appropriately to clinical supervision as indicated.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational and clinical guidelines, trends, and procedures.
• Coordinates and communicates care and discharge plans with appropriate medical staff including but not limited to Physicians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Dieticians.

YOU’RE AN EXCELLENT FIT, IF YOU HAVE

• MA or MS degree in Communicative Disorder/Speech-Language Pathology
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C)
• BLS Certification
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Good critical thinking skills
• Good detail orientation skills

BENEFITS STATEMENT

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Education

Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• Cert Clinical Competence
• SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

SKILLS

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Listening

Equal Opportunity Employer

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