Speech Therapist

Position Description:

Speech Therapist•Travel between

Mounds View & Little Canada Job Summary:

The role of the Speech Therapist at Active Therapy is to assist patients in Assisted Living settings achieve their highest level of independence no matter where they are at in their journey. This is achieved through working closely with patients, their families, and the Assisted Living Community's staff to develop individualized treatment plans, plans of care and maintenance programs to aide in the highest level of functionality.

Essential Functions:

Evaluates patients for speech, language, communication, memory/problem solving and/or swallowing difficulties Provides guidance to patients, their families, and the assisted living community's staff about results of testing and recommended treatment options Assists patients, families and assisted living community staff obtain equipment to support the patient's individualized needs Refers patients to medical specialists as needed (dentistry, psychology, etc.) Creates, communicates and trains on post speech therapy maintenance programs Provides education to the patient, family/caregiver and assisted living community staff on information regarding the patient's specific care needs/individualized adjustments to plan of care Maintains professional knowledge and awareness of best practices to provide patients with the best individualized treatment program available Documents patient's evaluations, treatments, progress notes, communications and plans associated with their care/services Provides ongoing communication to patients, families and assisted living community staff Complies with federal and state regulations, along with follows organizational policies Other duties as assigned

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and Other Requirements:

Graduated from an accredited Speech Therapy program Valid Speech Therapy License in the State of Minnesota Certified in Basic Life Support Must pass all applicable background checks and health screens as required by the

Minnesota Department of Health Physical Demands:

Must be able to travel to provide support to multiple communities in Minnesota Must be able to provide hands-on care as needed to patients. This may include lifting, bending, pushing, and twisting to assist patients.

Job Type:

Contract Salary:

$50.00 per hour

Schedule:

On call

Experience:

Speech-Language Pathologists:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

Two location Edit job Open View public job page

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$46.00•$51.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person