Speech and Language Pathologist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

We are looking to hire a Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist to join our rehabilitation team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies); and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Positions may require some weekend and holiday shifts as determined.

Work Schedule:

.90 FTE

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.

  • Required membership in professional organization American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with either Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.

  • Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.

  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

  • Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.

  • Exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!