Speech Therapist Part Time

Speech Therapist - Part-Time - Flexible Schedule

The Speech Therapist is responsible for providing and directing speech therapy services to patients including assessment and treatment with speech language voice and fluency disorders.

About Us:

Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes 68 nursing home beds 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care as well as transitional care services.

Join Ecumen a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing compassionate healthcare and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience we proudly rank as Minnesotas 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact supporting our mission to serve older adults while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details:

• Schedule: Part-time - Flexible Schedule
• Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on years of experience.
  • Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience qualifications and when applicable certifications licenses and education.
• Benefits: Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time an Employee Assistance Program and other well-being resources. Learn more at Job Responsibilities:
  1. Administers hearing or speech/language evaluations tests or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments using written and oral tests and special instruments.
  2. Coordinates treatment plan with resident family and other team members.
  3. Records information on the initial evaluation treatment progress and discharge of clients.
  4. Monitors patients response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
  5. Instructs clients in techniques for more effective communication including sign language lip reading and voice improvement.
  6. Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
  7. Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
  8. Performs other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field
  • Current license state certification or registered as a Speech Therapist in good standing
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours attend meetings and special events
  • Ability to follow all safety rules regulations policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy HIPAA Residents Bill of Rights Universal Precaution AWAIR OSHA Right to know SDS ADA HUD Policy and Procedures Fair Housing laws and regulations

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Speech Language Pathology (SLPD) degree
  • Previous experience in home health hospice or senior care

  Required Experience:

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