Speech Therapist - Outpatient | Home Plus

Speech TherapistUP TO $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Speech Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Speech Therapist, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, and documentation of that care as outlined in the policy and procedure guidelines. You will also carry out other patient care and operational duties for the Speech Language-Pathology Department, as needed. Will provide speech therapy services to outreach sites as indicated. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you'll join us.Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:Supportive work cultureMedical, Vision and Dental CoverageRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountInstant pay is available for qualifying positionsPaid Time Off Accrual BankOpportunities for growth and advancementTuition assistance/reimbursementExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positionsFlexible schedulingEssential Functions:Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development. Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements:Required: Education - Masters degree in Speech Pathology Certification - SD Speech Language Pathology License - South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech Language PathologyPreferred: Experience - 1+ years of Rehabilitation Experience Certification - Speech Therapist (ST) Certification - American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA)Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.Job Category: RehabilitationJob Family: Speech TherapyShift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the departmentEmployee Type: RegularMonument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.