Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist - Acute Care - PRN at Sanford Health summary: The Speech Therapist in Acute Care provides diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders across various hospital units. They collaborate with healthcare teams, ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, and may supervise assistants while delivering therapy services to individuals of all ages. This PRN role demands flexibility, appropriate licensure, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Careers With PurposeSanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Facility: East Patient Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.50Department DetailsAcute therapy is a team oriented, fast paced environment. Speech therapists travel throughout the hospital seeing patients on the various units, i.e. pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, neuro, oncology, general medical, ICU. Opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnosis for evaluation/treatment, e.g. neuro, head neck cancer, swallow disorders, etc.Job SummaryAdministers speech and language evaluations, tests or examinations to diagnose and plan treatments for clients/patients/residents with various speech problems and swallowing disorders. Assesses clients/patients/residents with various speech, language, cognitive or swallowing problems and develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical diagnoses. Provides speech and language services to clients/patients/residents; monitors disease progression and adjusts treatments accordingly. Instructs clients/patients/residents in practicing speech and language therapeutic exercises; provides consultation for clients/patients/residents working through speech and language treatment processes. Ensures all speech and language related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met.May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.Based on assigned area, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments when applicable.QualificationsAppropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Speech-Language Pathologist.When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred by GSS Facilities): Holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or currently working on Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).When applicable, may require valid driver's license.Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R- Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No Keywords: speech therapist, speech-language pathologist, acute care therapy, speech therapy, swallowing disorders, speech evaluation, speech treatment, clinical speech pathology, healthcare therapy, patient rehabilitation