Speech Therapist - Peds - Day

Speech Therapist - Peds - Day at Sanford Health summary :

As a Speech Therapist specializing in pediatric care, I provide comprehensive evaluations and develop tailored treatment plans for children with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Working in a collaborative outpatient clinic environment, I utilize innovative tools and methods to enhance patient outcomes while adhering to clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. My role also involves educating clients and their families while participating in departmental initiatives to promote health and wellness.

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Facility : North Peds Clin Therapies C

Location : Bismarck, ND

Address : 809 W Interstate Ave a, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $30.00 - $46.50

Pay Info : Sign on Bonus : Up to $20,000

Department Details

Sanford Children's Therapies is seeking a speech therapist (20-40 hours / week) interested in pediatric, outpatient services. Our child-friendly, innovative clinic offers an environment and treatment tools that foster therapists’ ability to provide superior services and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Speech therapists at Sanford Children’s Therapies can work in the outpatient clinic, NICU, inpatient, home health, and school settings with training / mentorship provided by our experienced team. CFY support is available. In addition to working with multiple, experienced speech, physical, and occupational therapists, our connection with Sanford Health provides immediate access to and communication with Sanford pediatricians, family physicians, and specialists. Apply to join our amazing, dedicated team of professionals today!

Job Summary

Administers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients / patients / residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients / patients / residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients / patients / residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients / patients / residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients / patients / residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients / patients / residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules / assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to : providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client / patient / resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities) : Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https : / / sanfordcareers.com / benefits .

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number : R-0199217

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

Keywords :

Speech Therapist, Pediatric Therapy, Speech and Language Assessments, Swallowing Disorders, Therapeutic Exercises, Patient Outcomes, Allied Health, Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Competence, Health Services