Speech-Language Pathologist, Home Health - Part Time

Speech-Language Pathologist

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Job Description

• 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.
• Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
• Interacts 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) when working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities).
• 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

• The Good Samaritan 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.

Facility Information

• Facility: GSS SD Sf Vlg
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD
• Address: 3901 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Weekly Hours: 20.00
• Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50
• Pay Info: $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Additional Information

The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.