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Groves Learning Organization - St. Louis Park, MN

Groves Learning Organization
St. Louis Park, MN
Posting Date: 7/15/2024

Job Description / Summary

  • Opening for a Full-Time Speech Pathologist: Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of students with language-based learning disabilities. Develop and implement appropriate speech-language treatment plans, including goals and objectives that meet the needs of each individual.
  • Job requirements include consistently acting in a kind and respectful manner that positively impacts the communicative, academic, social and emotional success of every person that you are working with.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations and meet with families to review results and recommendations
  • Develop and implement speech-language pathology treatment plans that meet the specific needs of each individual
  • Provide multi-modal instruction whenever possible taking into consideration individual strengths and weaknesses to allow every person the opportunity to reach their full potential
  • Evaluate progress of students under your care and communicate this to parents and caregivers through phone calls, notes, parent-teacher conferences, and progress reports on a timely basis
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team including teachers, counselors, school administrators, medical providers, etc.
  • Collaborate with Groves Diagnostics Team by reviewing and interpreting psychoeducational and speech-language assessment results to inform plans of care 
  • Continue to develop professional knowledge of speech-language pathology, learning disabilities, ADHD and other areas of diagnoses relative to clients who exhibit communication disorders through attendance at conferences, workshops, in-service meetings, and reading professional journals

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • CCC - Certificate of Clinical Competence (not applicable to clinical fellowship)
  • Current Minnesota Speech-Language Pathology License (Dept of Education and/or Dept of Health)
  • Embrace the organization’s mission, vision, and core values
  • Able to manage work time, determine priorities, seek assistance when necessary, and complete projects within deadlines
  • Work as an effective and proactive team-player; understand the importance of supporting the organization, students, parents and other employees
  • Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of people and personalities inside and outside the organization 
  • Able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work unsupervised, make decisions independently, and solve problems effectively and creatively
  • Understand and maintain confidential nature of student, organization and employee information
  • Show professional knowledge, proficiency and initiative in achieving goals and meeting standards

About Us

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Essentia Health - Aurora, MN

Essentia Health
Aurora, Minnesota
Posting Date: 7/15/2024
Requisition ID: R059569

Job Description / Summary

  • Speech Language Pathologist I: Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in the areas of speech, language, cognition and swallowing accordance with professional standards of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) using any established Clinical Practice Guidelines.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • This position is assigned to both Northern Pines Hospital and Virginia Medical Center
    • The SLP will flex time between each location based on patient need but generally 3 days per week in Aurora and 2 days per week in Virginia
    • Treat patients of all age ranges with a variety of diagnose
    • Join a trusted rehab team that includes PTs, PTAs, and an OT
    • Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
    • Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
    • Work within a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient,  and nursing home
    • Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
    • Complies with organization code of conduct
    • Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
    • Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
    • Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
    • No call, no weekends
    • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
  • Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice

Benefits

  • Compensation Range:  $31.30 - $46.95 / hour

About Us

Additional Information / To Apply

Therapy OPS, MN

Therapy OPS
Minnesota
Posting Date: 7/11/2024

Job Description / Summary

  • Therapy OPS is on the lookout for an enthusiastic SLP who LOVES working with children, has wide-ranging pediatric experience, and excels at collaborating with families and other service providers.
  • The interested SLP will work with and alongside additional pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs.
  • We are looking for someone who has a passion for making a difference in the families they work with, as well as the community.
  • We value positivity, clear & open communication, flexibility, connection, and education.
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8-6 (built-in 3-day weekends)

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.
  • Highly qualified CF candidates will be considered for the position.
  • EMR familiarity a plus.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking skills highly desired

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
  • Compensation: From $60,000 yearly

About Us

Additional Information / To Apply

KGH Autism Services - Madison, WI

KGH Autism Services 
Madison, WI 
Posting Date: 6/27/2024

Job Description / Summary

  • You can make a lasting impact that reverberates across the industry when you join KGH Autism Services as a Speech Language Pathologist at our modern, state-of-the-art facility!
  • As a KGH Speech Language Pathologist, you will enjoy the freedom to develop unique comprehensive treatment programs for children all across the Autism Spectrum and bring those ideas to fruition. Surrounded by supportive colleagues and with continued professional development, you will excel and thrive as you advance your career while helping children and young adults live their best lives.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Conduct speech language assessments
    • Develop, oversee, and implement client's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
    • Perform a range of evidence-based intervention methods
    • Design programs and develop strategies in order to accomplish the goals and objectives from the client's ITP
    • Develop, oversee and implement social groups
    • Collect, maintain and evaluate data on each client's progress
  • Turn your passion into action when you join KGH Autism Services as our Speech Language Pathologist. Apply today!

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, Speech & Language Pathology, or related field (required)
  • Active state license in good standing (required)
  • Certificate of Clinical Competency; open to Clinical Fellow Year!
  • Previous experience in a pediatric setting preferred
  • Previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or related disorders preferred
  • Knowledge and experience with feeding, assistive technology and parent support preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience in the field
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Begin with 24 days of paid time off in your first year! Increases with tenure.
  • Promotional opportunities to advance your career - we love promoting from within!
  • 2 paid days to attend CEs of your choice
  • $500 annual stipend to attend CEs of your choice
  • Company funded wellness package through a Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Generous employee referral program
  • Full benefits package available - medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, life insurance policy, and EAP support
  • 401k with 3% company match
  • Interdisciplinary team - you'll work closely with OTs, mental health professionals, and BCBAs to collaborate with on client care
  • Liability insurance covered by the company
  • In-house CPR/AED/First Aid and Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training

About Us

  • We are a team of over 150 compassionate professionals dedicated to each child and family we serve.
  • We are proud to be an accredited Behavioral Health Center of Excellence™—recognized for superior clinical quality, parent satisfaction and quality of staff.
  • We believe each child’s treatment is only as strong as their treatment team. That’s why all of our KGH team members are licensed or certified professionals.
  • About KGH Autism services: ASD Treatment Clinic, Chicago & Madison

Additional Information / To Apply

SLP Odyssey, WI

SLP Odyssey
Wisconsin
Posting Date: 6/12/2024

Job Description / Summary

  • SLP Odyssey, a Wisconsin company, is hiring SLPs for school positions, part-time & full-time;
    CFYs are welcome.

Additional Information / To Apply

Professional Speech Therapists, LLC - ND, SD, and WI - Virtual Position

Professional Speech Therapists, LLC
Virtual Position
ND, SD, and WI
Posting Date: 6/11/2024

Job Description / Summary

  • Professional Speech Therapists, LLC is accepting applications for part-time and full-time virtual Speech-Language Pathologist position.
  • This position will be a well-balanced combination of working from home with occasional school site visits, the pleasure of a capped and predictable caseload number, and the opportunity to collaborate with an awesome small group of supportive SLPs.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Benefits

  • Benefits Include:
    • CAPPED CASELOADS
    • Less contract days compared to public schools
    • 401K with match on day one
    • Generous PTO
    • Aflac plans
    • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
    • Paid ASHA Dues
    • Paid License(s)
    • CEU reimbursement
    • Available SLP support/collaboration
    • Full access to our teletherapy platform with a wide range of resources
    • All equipment provided

About us

  • Professional Speech Therapists, LLC is a new and growing private practice servicing schools in ND, SD, and WI. We excel in providing outstanding high-touch teletherapy services and SLP-A supervision. Our highly interactive teletherapy platform operates under a unique software stocked with real-time, simultaneous applications allowing for a hands-on and dynamic service delivery approach, making it fun and easy for both the clinician and client. Professional Speech Therapists, LLC strives to become a partner with the districts that we serve by building a strong rapport with their staff, students, and parents.

Additional Information / To Apply

Broad River Rehab - Various Locations, Wisconsin

Broad River Rehab
Various Locations, Wisconsin
Posting Date: 5/29/24

Job Description / Summary

  •  Broad River Rehabilitation is growing and has exciting opportunities for a Part Time & Full Time Speech Language Pathologists.
    • Part Time:
      • Frederic Nursing Rehabilitation Community: Frederic, WI
      • Tomah Nursing Rehabilitation: Tomah, WI
    • Full Time:
      • Mulder Health Care: West Salem, WI 
  • We have PRN opportunities (Day, Evening, Weekends) as well.
  • Broad River Rehab partners with skilled nursing, CCRC & Assisted living facilities to provide exceptional physical, occupational and speech therapy services.

Benefits

  • We offer a FANTASTIC benefits package for Full Time Employees including:
    • Very competitive wages 
    • Low-cost health insurance
    • Dental and vision insurance
    • Supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability
    • Generous PTO package with biannual
    • PTO buy out options
    • 401k Retirement Plan

About us

Additional Information / To Apply

DeSoto County Schools, Mississippi

DeSoto County Schools
Mississippi
Posting Date: 5/28/24

Job Description / Summary

  • DeSoto County Schools (DCS) is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist.
  • SLPs in MS schools with their CCCs get a $6000 yearly supplement added to their base salary.  This is statewide.
  • DCS offers perks other districts do not:
    • DCS SLPs are no longer on the teacher's pay scale.  We are on a separate pay scale which is a $2500 positive difference in pay yearly. 
    • DCS also supplements the pay scale by $9,000 over the state pay scale. 
    • DCS pays for a yearly subscription to speechlanguagepathology.com for continuing education needs.  We send staff to conferences each year: local ones and ones that require travel. 
    • We also use an online data collection system...no more paper-pencil data collection. 

About us

  • Welcome to DeSoto County Schools - Desoto County School District
  • The DeSoto County School District is dedicated to ensuring world-class academic excellence within a safe learning environment, while providing a variety of exceptional extracurricular programs that foster the physical, social, and emotional growth of all students.

Additional Information / To Apply

Spooner Health - Spooner, WI

Spooner Health
Spooner, WI
Posting Date: 5/17/24

Job Description / Summary

  • Spooner Health is looking for a Speech Pathologist. 

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates commitment to the Mission Statement of the hospital and department.
  • Fulfills record keeping requirements of the department.
  • Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times.
  • Schedules patients, meetings, etc., organizing times to meet departmental needs and adjusts the schedule as necessary to accommodate unexpected situations and/or assist other staff with patient care.
  • Evaluates and screens speech, sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language, cognition, feeding, and swallowing problems, identifying treatment needs.
  • Is able to evaluate the developmental needs of patients from infant to geriatric and plan/adjust care, services, and instruction appropriately within the scope of job responsibilities.
  • Develops and modifies Plans of Care, which include speech diagnosis, assessment of rehab potential, treatment plan, and long/short-term goals, involving patient/family in goal setting.
  • Provides treatments of speech therapy, swallow treatment, cognitive training, speech generating device training, and non-speech generating augmentation training.
  • Provides patient/resident/family education and counseling regarding the nature of dysfunction, rationale and proposed treatment, and responsibilities of patient/family, instructing them in self-management programs including care and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Provides educational in-services and screenings in-house and to community groups.
  • Accurately documents for each patient according to government regulatory and department standards, ensuring clinical records are descriptive and written with objective and functional goals, describing responses to therapy and progress towards goals.
  • Communicates with employers, rehabilitation consultants, and insurance companies regarding patient’s functional status and rehab potential.
  • Participates in Program Development, contributing ideas, assisting in protocols, and program development.
  • Participates in staff meetings, continuing education programs, continuous quality improvement programs, and quality assurance, attending mandatory in-services yearly (CPR, Fire, Safety, Disaster, and Infection Control), and complies with universal blood and body fluid precautions.
  • Adheres to personnel and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Exhibits and promotes a positive attitude and outlook in the workplace and the community, demonstrating behavior conducive to the professional operation of the organization.
  • Participates in and advocates for departmental interdepartmental communication within the facility to facilitate improved customer service and patient outcomes.
  • Reports to work when scheduled and demonstrates flexibility of personal time when requested to come in on a scheduled day off.
  • Adheres to facility and departmental safety policies, notifying the supervisor of any safety concerns/hazards to staff and/or patients/residents.
  • Successfully completes required annual job-specific competency testing.
  • Uses work time productively, taking care of equipment and supplies properly (cost-conscious use of supplies, disposable/non-disposable/recycled), ensuring breaks and l

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Speech-Language Pathology with a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree.
  • Must have a certificate of clinical competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association, or be working toward it under a post-graduate clinical fellowship under a certified Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Must hold an active license from the State of Wisconsin or a permit from the examining board while awaiting state certification.
  • Must maintain state licensure and American Speech and Hearing certification.
  • Physical ability to push, pull, reach, squat and lift up to moderately heavy loads.
  • Ability to grip, squeeze or pinch without restrictions.
  • Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations.

About us

  • The employees at Spooner Health developed our standards of excellence – a commitment to making Spooner Health not only the best place for patient care but also the best place to work. Spooner Health has achieved employee engagement over the 90th percentile for the past 12 years. When you choose Spooner Health, you join a TEAM that CARES!
  • Located in beautiful Northwest Wisconsin, the community of Spooner is a very special place. Raising a family in rural Wisconsin is one of the big reasons that our employees choose to live here. Outdoor recreation is also a top reason that people choose to call this area home. With nearly 1,000 lakes, hundreds of miles of trails and thousands of acres of forest land, if you love the outdoors, you’re in the right place. Learn more about relocating to the area at WashburnCounty.org

Additional Information / To Apply

EDFirst MN

EDFirst MN
Posting Date: 5/16/24

Job Description / Summary

  • EdFirst is looking for a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to provide quality services to our students during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • The speech language pathologist will provide speech services in small group settings for students with disabilities who have communication needs.
  • The speech therapist will also perform evaluations and assessments to determine the communication needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach students proper strategies for achieving more effective communication
  • Develop plans to assist students with speech needs
  • Provide teachers with information to assist with developing speech and language services
  • Evaluate students with communication and speech concerns
  • Write IEP plans for students who receive speech services
  • Monitor student progress on their IEP communication goals
  • Complete Third-Party billing documents Maintain contact and communication logs

Requirements & Skills

  • Master's degree in speech-language pathology
  • Must have a valid state license or certification
  • Strong understanding of speech-related services
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with teachers, students, and families
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, and the staff
  • Ability to progress monitor and write due process documents

Benefits

  • Salary: between $60,000 - $82,000
  • Benefits provided (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Hybrid work

About us

  • EdFirst MN provides comprehensive services to school districts using culturally responsive strategies and data-driven tools. With our support, school administrators have developed effective programs for students from diverse populations including EL learners, students with special needs, and students from immigrant communities. We provide a range of services including parent workshops, staff professional development training, and cultural liaison consultation support.
  • Education Consultation | EdFirst MN | Minneapolis

Additional Information / To Apply

MJ Care - Various Locations in SE WI and NE IL

MJ Care 
Various Locations in SE WI and NE IL
Posting Date: 5/15/24

Job Description / Summary

  • MJCare, Inc. is looking for Speech-Language Pathologists for the 2024-25 school year. 
  • School SLPs help students improve a speech or language impairment of sound production, voice, fluency, or language that significantly affects educational performance or social emotional or vocational development.
  • MJ Care, Inc. puts you in a position to deliver quality care that leads to outstanding outcomes!
  • We have a variety of positions available, including: 
    • Part-and Full-Time Positions
    • Virtual and Hybrid Options
  • We are actively placing SLPS in and around the following communities:
    • Viroqua, La Crosse, Beloit, Milwaukee, Deerfield, Kenosha, 
      Clinton, Hartford, Libertyville, Evanston, Naperville

Required Skills

  • Master's Degree from a school accredited by the American Speech language Hearing Association required. 

Benefits

  • In addition to competitive pay, we offer Total Rewards to full-time associates:
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • 401 (k) Retirement Benefits
    • Continuing Education

About us

Additional Information / To Apply

CI Pediatric Therapy Centers - Wausau , WI

CI Pediatric Therapy Centers
Wausau, Wisconsin
Posting Date: 5/8/24

Job Description / Summary

  • CI Pediatric Therapy Centers in Wausau is currently looking for an SLP to join our Wausau team! 
  • CI offers a competitive salary based on experience and we believe in providing our therapists the option of determining their caseload size based on their current work-life balance needs.
  • We encourage collaboration and thinking outside of the box.  We are currently offering signing bonuses for qualified candidates!

Required Skills

  • Strong candidates should possess energy, creativity, and passion for working with children and their families.

Benefits

  • Continuing Education funds and Paid Time Off to learn
  • ASHA dues reimbursement
  • Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life Insurance
  • Siesta Program! Take a vacation at 3, 6 and 10 years of full-time employment paid by CI!
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Flexible spending benefits 
  • Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and bereavement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Social gatherings and team opportunities (CI tailgate, trivia, summer party, etc.)
  • Growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Paid parental leave
  • No weekends or night shifts! 
  • Full new hire training program at our training center to fully support, train and welcome new hires to the team!

About us

  • At CI Pediatric Therapy Centers, we are committed to evidence-based practice, client success and a rewarding work environment. We believe we all do our best when surrounded by supportive colleagues, strong leadership and cutting-edge technology and training. We are seeking energetic and collaborative Speech Language Pathologists to join the fun!
  • We are proud to be identified as one of Madison's "Top Workplaces" two years in a row and we continue to improve our employee experience year after year! We believe in the strength of mentorship and training and are seeking licensed SLPs ranging from new graduates to tenured professionals to be part of our talented team. 
  • Pediatric Therapy Centers in Wisconsin | CI Therapies

Additional Information / To Apply

Madison Metropolitan School District, WI

Madison Metropolitan School District
Wisconsin
Posting Date: 5/3/24
Job ID: 5293

Job Description / Summary

  • We are currently interviewing Speech-Language Pathologists for open positions for the fall 2024-25 school year.
  • The Madison Metropolitan School District serves a diverse population of 25,000 students speaking over 100 languages.
  • Our Speech-Language Pathology team consists of over 85 dedicated professionals.

Essential Duties

  • Provide direct speech/language therapy to students who have a speech/language impairment in natural environments and classroom settings. Work as a team member with central office and building based administration, general education teachers, related service providers, special education teachers/assistants, and other school support staff, parents, and community childcare providers. Assess students, develop appropriate individualized education plans, evaluate programs of individual students, and modify/adapt curriculum and materials.
  • Use academic content standards to inform the individual education program
  • Provide direct speech/language therapy to students identified as having a speech/language impairment and in need of special education services
  • Work with other IEP team participants to design, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans based on individual students’ needs in accordance to IDEA
  • Work in collaboration with general education teachers and school support staff in designing, implementing, and differentiating curriculum, instruction, and assessment for a wide range of students
  • Work collaboratively with students, parents, school staff, and community providers
  • Provide instruction in the general education classroom as well as in a variety of other small or individual group instructional settings
  • Develop strategies to foster social relationships between students with and without disabilities
  • Communicate student progress to the student, parents, other teachers, related services staff, special education teachers/assistants, administrators, and/or other appropriate individuals
  • Evaluate student achievement and program effectiveness on a continuing and annual basis and revise programming as appropriate
  • Work with school staff to effectively transition students moving across levels

Required Skills

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge in the assessment and use of assistive technology
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (e.g., empathy, active listening)
  • Demonstrates strong and effective written and oral communication
  • Demonstration of a working knowledge of the needs of diverse learners
  • Ability to be a creative and flexible problem-solver who is able to work in collaboration with others solving problems as they arise
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree for Speech & Language Pathology. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
  • Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Speech & Language Pathology (820). 
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD must first consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed.
  • If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. 
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development activities

About us

  • The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low-income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Additional Information / To Apply

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