Program Overview:
The Speech Language Pathologist works with caregivers and alongside children 9 months of age to approximately 16 years of age. This therapist will have a varied caseload that will include areas across our scope of practice: pragmatic language, pre-linguistic communication, expressive language, receptive language, apraxia, fluency, AAC, phonological disorders, literacy, executive function, voice and feeding (to name a few). You may treat clients as part of a team that may or may not include a mental health therapist, occupational therapist and/or early childhood teacher.
Position Summary:
St. David's Center is hiring an on-call Speech-Language Pathologist to pick up on-call hours to help with coverage when staff are out on planned and unplanned events. On-call therapists can choose to cover an entire shift or part of a shift that may align with their schedule. They may also choose to work across our 3 sites (Harman Center, Minnetonka location and Harley Hopkins) or choose the site that is most convenient for them. This position is flexible and can offer possibilities for someone to pick up as little or as much time as they would like.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of professionals in a highly regarded pediatric therapy clinic. We offer a supportive environment, mentoring, and have opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities include:
· Providing skilled and medically necessary speech/language therapy to children with a variety of needs which may include speech, language, communication, feeding or swallowing disorders.
· Collaborating with family, caregivers, and other service providers to maximize each child's potential for positive outcomes.
· Completing service entries
· With extended coverage you may be asked to do evaluations, treatment plans, service entries and parent education/home programming.
St David's Center has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to create an inclusive environment in which all are seen, heard, and supported; encouraged to bring their whole authentic selves; and honored in their differences. As we look to train and support the next generation of occupational and speech therapists, we value the relationships and reputation we've built with various institutions of higher education, such as the institution that you represent. As a partner of our organization, we ask for your support in our commitment to celebrating and elevating diverse perspectives and experiences. Please keep St David's Center's commitment to DEI&B front of mind when we are partnering on internship placements. We are excited to continue to grow and cultivate our relationship with you and your institution.
Schedule:
On call, hours will vary - Pay: $38.62 -$42.91 /hour
Qualifications
Required:
· Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
· ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
· Current State of Minnesota Department of Health Speech-Language Pathologist License (or in process of applying for state license)
· Knowledge of all pediatric speech-language deficits or availability and creativity to access resources when needed to understand pediatric disorder
· An understanding of the various payer sources with their specific documentation requirements and prior authorization procedures
· Ability to apply knowledge in speech-language pathology or availability and creativity to access resources when needed to clinically apply understanding of pediatric disorder
· Ability to maintain child/parent confidentiality
· Ability to consistently work as a team member demonstrating a positive and professional attitude including times of conflict resolution
· Ability to plan, organize and manage time efficiently
· Basic Word processing skills
· Excellent communication skills and ability to empathize with parental concerns