Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Outpatient - Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist with infant feeding skills! We are seeking a pediatric therapist to evaluate children of all ages, neonates and older, in an outpatient setting. This position has the potential to work with the interdisciplinary team of neonatalogists and dieticians in NICU Bridge Clinic, Feeding Clinic as well as ongoing outpatient care. In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
+ FTE 0.75, authorized for 60 hours per pay period.
+ Eligible to work up to 80 hours per pay period, pending shift availability.
+ Schedule: Ideally, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday for 10-hour days.
+ Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across ten acute-care hospitals, three post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, there are opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Gathers pertinent data
Performs examination
Determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Adaptability
Travels to and provides care in multiple settings as assigned
Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient needs
Manages unanticipated changes throughout the day
Demonstrates ability to provide care with a variety of clinical populations
Completes assigned duties prior to transition to subsequent setting and/or establishes handoff for continuity of care
Adaptable in responding to demands of multiple processes and supervisors
Requires access to reliable transportation to be present at various locations to conduct and meet reasonable business needs
Qualifications
Required
Certification by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota, unless in Clinical Fellowship Year (see below)
Active Minnesota Basic Life Support certification
Speech Language Pathologists in Clinical Fellowship Year only:
Active temporary license in the State of Minnesota, ASHA member and actively working towards obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence
Preferred
Completion of CFY
1+ years
Pediatric videoswallow studies and infant feeding skills
Feeding Therapy training and experience
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist with infant feeding skills! We are seeking a pediatric therapist to evaluate children of all ages, neonates and older, in an outpatient setting. This position has the potential to work with the interdisciplinary team of neonatalogists and dieticians in NICU Bridge Clinic, Feeding Clinic as well as ongoing outpatient care. In collaboration with patients and families, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
+ FTE 0.75, authorized for 60 hours per pay period.
+ Eligible to work up to 80 hours per pay period, pending shift availability.
+ Schedule: Ideally, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday for 10-hour days.
+ Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across ten acute-care hospitals, three post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, there are opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
Gathers pertinent data
Performs examination
Determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
Determines prognosis for recovery
Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
Establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements plan of care
Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology
Follows professional practice standards
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Complies with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Adaptability
Travels to and provides care in multiple settings as assigned
Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient needs
Manages unanticipated changes throughout the day
Demonstrates ability to provide care with a variety of clinical populations
Completes assigned duties prior to transition to subsequent setting and/or establishes handoff for continuity of care
Adaptable in responding to demands of multiple processes and supervisors
Requires access to reliable transportation to be present at various locations to conduct and meet reasonable business needs
Qualifications
Required
Certification by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Speech Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota, unless in Clinical Fellowship Year (see below)
Active Minnesota Basic Life Support certification
Speech Language Pathologists in Clinical Fellowship Year only:
Active temporary license in the State of Minnesota, ASHA member and actively working towards obtaining Certificate of Clinical Competence
Preferred
Completion of CFY
1+ years
Pediatric videoswallow studies and infant feeding skills
Feeding Therapy training and experience
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Source : Fairview Health Services
