PRN Speech Language Pathologist Job Chisago City Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Location: Chisago City, MN

Job :336

# of Openings:1

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 REQUIREMENTS

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.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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. SLP job description - updated 10/1/2025

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…