Speech Therapist - Pediatrics

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Department: Rehabilitation Services

Supervisor: Rehabilitation Services Manager

Supervises: None

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: $71,552-$101,025.60, annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position at a 1.0 FTE.

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.

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

• 40hrs/2wks
• Weekdays: Shift start and end times vary between 7:30am-5:30pm

Benefits:

• Employee Time Off Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Others include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including a 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. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

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