Casual; hours and days vary
Staff Speech Pathologist-Casual; scheduled days and hours vary
Position Summary
The staff speech pathologist is an integral member of the health provider team. This team provides quality patient care, participates in professional development and learning opportunities, communicates with the team and as an advocate for the patient, and assists in departmental organization, growth, and planning.
Minimum Requirements
MA or MS in Communication Disorders from an accredited university
MN SLP licensure
Job Specific Competencies
SLP assessment skills
Technical skills required for competent treatment delivery
Interpersonal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of scope of practice
Knowledge of ASHA guidelines for treatment and position statements
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Knowledge of patient education principles
Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity as it relates to culture, age, socioeconomic status, gender, and psychosocial parameters
Computer skills required for documentation, record retrieval, scheduling, and communication with other staff
Effective time management skills
Demonstration of effective verbal/written communication skills
Demonstration of ability to work effectively and accurately within imposed time constraints
Verbal/written communication skills
Effective time management
Motivation as demonstrated in setting and achieving personal and professional goals
Creative thinking as demonstrated by ability to modify, adapt, and flex in approach
Knowledge of current literature, research, and guidelines/position statements
Knowledge of licensure requirements
Cooperation and a positive attitude
Communication skills
Time management
Positive attitude
Knowledge of safety standards, precautions, and departmental policy and procedure
Knowledge and sensitivity to diversity as it relates to culture, age, socioeconomic status, gender, and psychosocial abilities
Core Competencies
Provides quality patient care
Evaluate end treat inpatients, outpatients, home health clients, and nursing home residents consistent with standards of care established by professional organization guidelines and departmental policies and procedures
Develop a plan of care and evaluate outcomes
Documentation of evaluation, plan of care, treatment, progress, and evolving treatment plan
Billing for services provided
Peer review of patient care
Communication with patient, family, medical provider, and other members of the health care team as dictated by privacy constraints and departmental protocol
Scheduling patient encounters to maximize effectiveness of therapy plan.
Participates in professional development and learning opportunities
Assists in program development
Fulfills licensure requirements
Participates in staff education
Completes competencies accurately and in a timely manner
Active involvement in designated committees and task forces
Assists in student mentoring
Communicates with members of the health care team
Attends scheduled meetings consistently and punctually
Prepares for meetings as dictated by agenda/subject matter
Actively contributes as a member of the team
Responds to e-mail, Epic, and inter-office mail in a timely fashion
Assists in department organization
Maintains a neat and organized workspace
Equipment maintenance according to safety standards and departmental policies and procedures
Regular cleaning of work surfaces and therapy equipment as dictated by standards
Timely submission of patient information
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Additional Requirements
List position requirements not described above (e.g., computer hardware/software, other office equipment, laboratory equipment, prior supervisor experience, etc.)
willingness to travel
Ability to consult on video swallow studies a plus
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance. May be required to work overtime, weekend, holiday, and call hours
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