Speech And Language Pathologist

Overview

Northwoods Rehab is Minnesota based and you will receive Operational, Clinical, and Compliance support from local leadership.

• Competitive Salary
• $5/week health insurance
• PTO benefits start at 26 days/year
• 11 days with holiday pay
• Paid MN Licensure
• 401K
• HSA & FSA accounts
• Childcare FSA account

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Physical demand for this job is classified as “light work” which includes:

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Sitting while constantly pushing or pulling materials whose weight is negligible.
• Stair climbing occasionally.
• Overhead reach infrequently.
• Average workday is up to 8 hours.

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

• Provides and directs speech therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.
• Provides speech therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and/or treatment.

• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors resident’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment.
• Documents results of resident’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate equipment to improve resident’s communication. Trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use of augmentative communication devices.
• Instructs resident, family and staff in appropriate speech‑language procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual speech therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of speech therapy services.
• Attends in‑service meetings and community meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the resident’s care team and education to the community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to community safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning implementation and follow up of resident speech therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, residents, family members and community personnel and administration.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards of the resident, as well as the organization.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.

• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.