In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
This position would be part of the interdisciplinary team of SLP, OT and PT providing outpatient therapy to children of all ages. The position would primarily be located at Pediatric Therapy New Hope , with opportunity to cross train to Maple Grove.
The schedule will be10 hour shifts during the day, four days per week and is authorized for 80 hours per two week pay period. It is also benefit and PTO eligible.
Responsibilities/Job Description
Partner with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Develop an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family
Partner with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Use acceptable medical terminology
Follow professional practice standards
Complete documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Comply with department billing standards
Prioritize tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understand and follow professional licensure/certification requirements
Direct team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursue personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meet or exceed departmental standards for productivity
Identify opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participate in and support entity/system initiatives
Partner with patient care giver in care/decision making
Communicate in a respective manner
Ensure a safe, secure environment
Individualize plan of care to meet patient needs
Modify clinical interventions based on population served
Provide patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver
Qualifications
Required
Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology Certification by ASHA and Speech Therapy Practitioner License in the State of Minnesota Basic Life Support
Preferred experience: Feeding experience or willing to learn
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