If you're a self-motivated SLP skilled in a medical setting, you will find the perfect spot on our team. Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing needs. Patients will include young and old, in-patient and outpatient. You will:
Administer and write evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with NDHC standards and procedures.
Maintain timely and accurate patient records and reports
Design and administer treatment programs to increase patients’ levels of functioning
Lead in-services regarding therapy-related matters to NDHC staff and in the community
Instruct patients and families to carry out exercises at home when appropriate
Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists
Review patients’ needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Communicate effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
Direct assistants and support staff, delegating tasks when appropriate or necessary
Practice NDHC and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Enhance professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops including continuing education requirements
Keep up-to-date on professional literature
Provide direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote speech therapy in the community
Oversee students during clinical speech language pathology training at NDHC
Requirements: Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and current ND licensure; CCC-ASHA certification
Preferred: 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.