A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
Speech Language Pathologist Bigfork Valley Rehabilitation Center / $34.50 - $50.47 / Full-Time or Part-Time 258
Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN, United States Benefits- Full & Part-time Employees Health Insurance:
Bigfork Valley offers medical insurance with a Health Savings Account and employer contributions.
Dental Insurance:
Bigfork Valley offers dental coverage through Delta Dental.
Vision Plan:
Bigfork Valley offers vision coverage through VSP Vision Network.
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts:
Bigfork Valley offers both Healthcare FSAs and Dependent Care FSAs to employees.
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability:
Basic term life insurance and Long-Term Disability are provided to employees at no cost. Supplemental voluntary life is also available for employees and their dependents.
Retirement:
Employees are eligible to contribute to a 457(b) (traditional or Roth), with Bigfork Valley providing a match after one year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Bigfork Valley offers you and your family members free, short-term counseling, referral, and support services. Paid Time Off (PTO) to offer a work-life balance. Employee Referral Program Experience Pay Given Job Summary Bigfork Valley is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team on a full- time or part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLP who is interested in coming into a supportive rural healthcare environment, establishing their practice, and helping grow speech therapy services to meet the needs of our community. We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial, patient-focused, and excited about building a program and making a meaningful impact. Plans and administers medically prescribed speech services within the scope of practice to patients in the outpatient, inpatient and Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care settings. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. Evaluated patients' speech, language and swallowing abilities within the scope of practice. Partners with patient and family to perform evaluation and re-evaluation and determines treatment diagnosis and plan of care. Plans, prepares and modifies written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data. Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risk. Determines prognosis for recovery and establishes appropriate discharge plan. Establishes individualized goals with patient. Coordinates care and effectively communicates all aspects of patient care with rehab team as necessary. Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment as necessary. Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education. Documents appropriate treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or electronic medical record. Maintains compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Maintains compliance with Bigfork Valley policies and procedures as well as state, federal, and local regulations in relation to accuracy and timeliness of documentation and charges.
