Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Acute Care (Casual) - Fargo
Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
- $34.58 - $51.87 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- speech language pathologist
- acute care
- patient therapy
This role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapies for acute care patients in a hospital setting. The Speech Language Pathologist provides individualized treatment plans, patient education, documentation, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position requires a master's degree, licensure, and includes weekend and on-call rotations as a casual coverage role.
- Master's degree from accredited speech and language pathology program
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
- Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
- Demonstrate appropriate communication , professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides , volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Compl y with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet 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
- May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
This role includes a weekend rotation once every 4 weeks (minimum), Saturday at the hospital, and Sunday on-call. Shifts may range from a half day to a full day, depending on census. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:- Current registration/license to practice speech-language pathology in the state of practice
Organizational Highlights:
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
- Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- Must meet minimum FTE requirements




