Speech Language Pathologist

  Up to $15,000 sign on bonus available!!

Location: Fargo, ND

  Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm (Varying hours)

  Job Schedule: Full Time

  Weekly Hours: 40

Job Purpose:

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assess, plans, organizes, develops, and implements pediatric speech language pathology therapy services for individual clients and outside contract services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and facility standards, guidelines, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)

Education and/or years’ experience required:

• A Master’s Degree from an ASHA accredited program is necessary.  Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist and ASHA certificate of clinical competence or eligibility or evidence of application for licensure, is necessary.  Ability to manage a caseload commensurate to their FTE status is necessary.   Experience in pediatrics or work with the developmentally disabled population is desired, but not necessary. Must maintain continuing education requirements as defined by state regulations. 

Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:

• The incumbent must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, such as being tactful, courteous, and diplomatic with internal and external contacts.  They must be able to adapt to rapid change and intervene promptly in crisis and emergency situations. Must be able to provide direct therapeutic intervention and manage a varied pediatric caseload including outpatients, Anne Carlsen residents and public-school students in a variety of settings and with a variety of diagnoses.

•Equipment used: Should understand and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment Intranet and Internet technology.   They must have working knowledge of equipment used in the clinic and must be willing to utilize a variety of therapeutic tools such as an iPad, adaptive equipment and assistive technology.   The incumbent must have the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in meaningful ways using electronic methods.  Must be prepared to develop communication systems ranging from low to high tech.

• Must have a current ASHA membership or be eligible for ASHA membership

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITES

• Works under the supervision of the Therapy Operations Manager.

• Must be able to provide direct therapeutic intervention for a varied caseload including outpatients with variety of diagnoses. 

• Provides established treatment programs to clients - evaluate, plan, and organize the implementation the speech-language therapy services for assigned caseload; assists in establishing short and long-term treatment goals; consults with SLPLA/Therapy Operations Manager and other professionals in providing services.

• Collects and compiles data to document clients' performance or assess program quality; may make recommendations for changes and collaborates with SLPLA/Therapy Operations Manager on recommendations.

• Documents clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.

• Completes paperwork such as daily notes, billing and discharge summaries. 

• Selects and/or prepares appropriate speech-language instructional materials. 

• Reports specific health concerns, medical information and/or changes in the client’s condition at time of awareness to SLPLA/Therapy Operations Manager.

• Utilizes the client’s adaptive equipment as required. 

• May be required to manage inappropriate or disruptive behaviors displayed by clients using gentle teaching techniques and/or the described behavior plan and facility procedures

• Adheres to work schedule and maintain regular attendance

• Performs Anne Carlsen Center duties as requested by the designated supervisor

• Upholds Anne Carlsen Center’s ethical standards and demonstrate the behavioral and service expectations as defined in our policies and procedures

• Successfully completes required training and educational requirements per State, Federal, local health codes and Anne Carlsen Center policies and procedures

Benefits: Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Employer Paid Life & Disability

• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan

• Assurity Voluntary Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Special Employee Events

• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!