SpeechLanguage Pathologist (NDMN)

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks ND 58201

Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89

Summary:

The Speech/Language Pathologist evaluates develops implements and documents an intervention plan. This position provides intervention evaluation and documentation of progress toward goals. The SLP develops and documents a discharge plan completes all documentation required by multiple service sites or facilities and meets requirements of third party payers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates develops and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and are meaningful to the patients plan of care through remediation/restoration compensation/adaptation disability prevention and health promotion.

• Provides intervention evaluation and documentation of goal progress modifies intervention methods as need and works with therapy team members to achieve patients goal.

• Balances schedules at multiple sites daily and adjust schedules quickly to accommodate changes or new patient evaluations as necessary.

• Meets requirements of third party payers by including appropriate documentation following window periods and other insurance guidelines.

• Develops and documents a discharge plan when patient has reached goals achieved maximum benefit from therapy or does not desire to continue service. Provides appropriate follow-up resources services and training of patient and family members as appropriate.

• Utilizes a team approach in the delivery and management of services and patient care.

• Develops and maintain relationships with key facility staff at all sites including but not limited to the administrator director of nursing MDS coordinator and dietary manager as well as the restorative nursing staff.

• Completes all documentation on time and within practice guidelines.

• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Minnesota Department of Health in Audiology Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) American Speech Language Associate (ASHA) Within 24 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Drivers License with Acceptable Driving Record Drivers License - Current State Licensed Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Within 90 Days of Start Date Learning Management System

Education:

Required: Masters - Speech Pathology

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading writing and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients families and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)Walk: Frequently (34-66%)Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)Reach: Frequently (34-66%)Crawl: Not ApplicableSquat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)See: Continuously (67-100%)Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)Outdoor: Not ApplicableExtreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Frequent Driver

Reference ID: R7735

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends family and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth excellence and one another.

At Altru youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll have opportunities to advance your skills work with the latest technologies experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan vision plan life and disability insurance education assistance paid time off (PTO)