Speech/Language Pathologist - Part-time at Avera Sister James Care Center summary:
The Speech/Language Pathologist at Avera is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders across various healthcare settings. This role offers competitive benefits, including paid time off from day one, and emphasizes a team-oriented, compassionate work culture aimed at patient care and rehabilitation. Candidates are encouraged to apply, including new graduates, as the position offers opportunities for career growth and impactful patient interactions.
Join the team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care:
Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture:
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera:
Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Join Avera as a Food and Speech/Language Pathologist and
join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.
Position Highlights:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Career Growth:
Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their
education in healthcare or be involved in an ever changing career with upward mobility.
Job Satisfaction:
Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
Job Summary
The Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and treating speech/language and swallowing disorders.
Speech/language services are available to patients in the rehabilitation unit, swingbed, acute care hospital, outpatient basis, home health agency, Sister James Nursing Home, and outreach contractual services.
The Speech/Language Pathologist’s goal is helping patients reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital‘s Catholic and Benedictine heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship.
Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Religious Directives.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree required.
Previous work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is desirable.
New graduates welcome to apply.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Licensed by the State of South Dakota.
ASHA Certification.
BLS Certification within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule
Varied Shifts; 64 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$30.25 - $45.75
per hour
What Makes Avera Special?
Keywords:
Speech Language Pathology, Healthcare, Patient Care, Rehabilitation Services, Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Avera Health, Compassionate Care, Career Growth, Hospitals
