Speech and Language Pathologist (on-call)

Position Summary :

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations.

This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome / competency assessment, compliance with regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, professional organizations, and other regulatory agencies);

and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians and other internal / external customers.

The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement.

Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program / department improvement initiatives.

The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Positions may require some weekend and holiday shifts as determined.

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree Speech Language Pathology (Communication Disorders)
• Recommend experience as a Speech Pathologist preferably in a medical setting.

Special Knowledge / Skills / Certification / Licenses :

1. Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health

2. Required membership in professional organization American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and recommended membership in state organization Minnesota Speech and Hearing Association (MSHA) or nine months to require from date of hire.

3. Individuals are responsible for the travel arrangements required to meet the expectations of the position.

4. For the Development and Development Certification tracks individuals will exhibit leadership qualities and serve as a professional role model within the clinic demonstrating excellent communication skills, strong drive for results, motivation of others and a high degree of integrity and trust.

5. For development certification individuals must meet the components under option B :

Option A :

Pass Board recognized certification exam, CHT exam, or CWS exam. Must maintain certification to remain in Certification Job Family.

Option B :

• Certification requires a professional degree. If non-professionals are allowed to achieve the certification, there must be sufficient evidence of additional training required before being able to achieve the certification.
• Minimum of total CE course hours to achieve the certification. May include multiple courses if required for that certification.
• Includes a written exam which must be scored in a pass / fail manner.
• Minimum of self-study hours with documentation of how those study hours were completed.
• Evidence of a minimum of hours of clinical practice in the specialty area, 25% of which must have occurred within the last 3 years.
• Re-certification exam requirement to maintain certification.

If no re-certification exam available, but re-certification requirements exist, these must be submitted to the Rehab Leadership team for approval.

If no re-certification exam or re-certification requirements exist, the following requirements must be met to remain in the Certification Job Family (specific activities must be submitted to the Rehab Leadership team for pre-approval) :

Complete one continuing education activity from Group I OR two activities from Group II within a 5 year period from completing certification, or from last re-certification period.

o Group I (Only 1 needed)

Be actively enrolled in, or Graduate from an AAOMPT credentialed Fellowship Program

Be actively enrolled in, or Graduate from an APTA or AOTA credentialed Residency Program

Pass a specialty board certification exam in any area

o Group II (Minimum of 2 needed; must be from different categories)

Attend a continuing education course in your specialty that was NOT required for your certification (minimum of a 16 hour course).

You may take two courses in your specialty area to satisfy the 16 hour minimum requirement.

Publish an article (or be listed as co-author) in a peer-reviewed journal, author a chapter in a published book, or edit a multiple-author published book in your specialty area.

Teach a pre-approved college level course related to your specialty area.

Teach a pre-approved educational / CE course in your specialty area.

Additional Information :

On-call weekend position at Methodist Hospital in acute care. 2 weekend shifts / mo. Hours 8-4 : 30. No CFY

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued.

It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

The Organization

At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations.

HealthPartners includes a team of 21, people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community.

Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities.

Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values

Mission : Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.

Vision : Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.

Values :

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?

At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do.

We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts.

We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design.

As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.