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Facility Waterfall Plaza - 69th & Minnesota Building
Location Sioux Falls, SD
Address 405 W 69th St Sioux Falls, SD 57108 USA
Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule PRN Weekly Hours Varies
Salary Range $34.00 - $46.50
Job Summary Administers 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 diagnoses and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates the level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the departments 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 areas 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.
Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state of practice as a 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 a valid drivers license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.
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-0242146
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No