Speech Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing - Part Time

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

• Facility: GSS SD Wagner Ctr
• Location:
  
  Wagner, SD
• Address:
  Wagner, SD 57380, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule:
  
  Part time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  20.00
• Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Seeking a Passionate Speech Therapist.

Join a dedicated, close-knit therapy team in a newly renovated skilled nursing facility. We’re looking for a Speech Therapist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to making a meaningful impact in patient care.

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 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 diagnosis and disorders. Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets 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 variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside the department including providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services. Expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers.

Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.

• 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 the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit  .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to talent.

Good Samaritan 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-0265888
• Job Function:
  Allied Health
• Featured:
  No