Speech Language Pathologist - .8 FTE

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health. Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list. Benefits the North Way! As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits. Health & Welfare Benefit Packages 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition Education/Tuition Reimbursement 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. About this position The Speech Language Pathologist is a member of the Therapies Center team who evaluates the physical and/or cognitive needs of a customer, establishes a care plan and provides or directs the individualized care of a customer within the specific scope of practice. The desired outcome of care is typically to prevent further impairments, improve function and the ability to participate in activities in order to promote greater independence and reduce the need for further care. The Speech Language Pathologist also serves to educate the customer, their caregivers or family about their role in the care plan. The Speech Language Pathologist functions as a part of the North Memorial Health interdisciplinary care team, collaborating as needed with other clinical and non-clinical team members in order to provide unmatched customer service. The Speech Language Pathologist is capable of and willing to function in all locations and areas where care is provided by the Therapies Center. The Speech Language Pathologist participates in training, orientation and education as required to provide care to specific diagnostic groups, units or locations as needed, and is competent to provide at least core or entry level skills with typical customers. The Speech Language Pathologist may pursue and obtain advanced level skills consistent with the discipline, for personal career growth and to provide care for specific customers or locations. The Speech Language Pathologist engages in regular review and discussion of Therapies Center operations and Quality improvement activities, providing input and clinical expertise in order to deliver evidence based and state of the art care, as well as ensure compliance with regulatory and community standards Capable of and willing to provide care across diagnostic groups, units or locations of service encompassing the service days and hours inherent of the Therapies Center Staffing Policy Requirements Education Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Consideration will be given to those seeking a Clinical Fellowship who have previous graduate student experience in the department. Experience A minimum of diagnostic group, hospital based acute care, inpatient rehabilitation care or outpatient neurological based clinical experience during training, residency or fellowship for new graduates. Demostrates entry level competency and skills. A minimum of two years clinical expereince for practicing therapists without experience in the Therapies Center diagnostic groups, units or locations of care. Advanced skills with specific, low incidence or high risk diagnostic groups, evaluation tools or treatment protocols is preferred. Additional certifications beyond liocurse is considered on a demand or organizational need basis. Competency in accepted and evidence based Speech Language Pathology practice, with additional knowledge and skills as needed, specific to a diagnostic group, unit or location of service based on customer demand, departmental and North Memorial Health operations and strategy. Ability to balance work priorities in a rapidly changing environment, exercising clinical decision making and good judgment in regard to customer experience. Works well independently within scope of practice as well as Therapies Center policies, procedures and guidelines, in addition to being skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to resolve conflict and advance proferssionalism among colleagues. Seeks to advance and refine their skill set to demonstrate personal professional growth and meet the needs of the customer, department and North Memorial Health. Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, write and comprehend non-English languages is an additional benefit. Licensure/Certification Certificate of Clinical Competence, State of MN Licensure State Requirement Must possess current class D driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record if driving to alternate locations NMHC Standard Must provide annual proof of insurance per hospital policy if driving to alternate locations NMHC Standard Current CPR certification or completion of certification during orientation period - NMHC Standard The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles. Work Group: Non Contract Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 64 Shift: Days 8 hours Call Requirement: None Remote or On-site:On-site FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility. Salary Range:N22 ($37.49 - $56.23), based on experience Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked. Employment Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: View email address on click.appcast.io. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: View email address on click.appcast.io. INSPECTION OF AAP North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor. As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmitive Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP). 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