We love what we do…providing high quality care and exceptional patient experience!  This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our dynamic 20-member Rehabilitation staff including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing diagnostic, evaluative, and treatment services to clients with speech, language, voice, or swallowing problems in our new inpatient hospital unit and in both the adult and pediatric outpatient clinics.  Caseload will be adult, with opportunity for growth, and 70-75% outpatient pediatrics.  Inpatient weekend rotation and holiday coverage approximately every 3-4 weeks. Applicants must have a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program and a current license as a Speech Language Pathologist by the State of Minnesota. Videofluorographic swallow study experience necessary.  Vital Stim and Parkinson’s Big and Loud certification preferred.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with an experienced team of care providers to provide high quality care to our community!   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides Speech/Language evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment implementation to clients of all ages; addresses individual developmental, cognitive and physical needs, as well as cultural differences.    

2. Coordinates client care with other disciplines through good communication and intervention recommendations.    

3. Provides education, information, and training to clients, family, caregivers, and community to promote continuity of care, optimum therapeutic outcome, and community health.    

4. Maintains documentation and records of treatment performance to assure quality client care, meet regulatory and professional standards, and receive optimal reimbursement.    

5. Acts as a consultant to internal and external customers.    

6. Maintains education, knowledge, and training required to provide up-to-date, quality care to meet client case load and community needs and meet minimum national and state licensure requirements.    

7. Oversees Speech/Language students and volunteers.    

8. Participates in quality improvement and peer review to assure effective and efficient services.    

9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.   

Education, Training or Degree Required:

1.  Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology     

License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)

1.  Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist by the State of Minnesota. 

2. Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association or meets the educational requirements for certification and is able to accumulate the supervised experience required for certification.

3. BLS (if not current, within 30 days of start date)

Experience and Skills:

1. Previous work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is desirable but not required.    

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We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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