Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

30 hours per week (0.75 FTE)  pediatric speech language pathologist position at Gillette Children's . The primary site for the position is our Maple Grove location and the candidate may be required to travel occasionally to other Gillette sites. The speech language pathologist position requires practicing in various settings including outpatient, telehealth, and occasional weekend rotation on the inpatient unit. Join a dedicated team of rehabilitation professionals at Gillette Children’s.

Primary Schedule: 3 10 hour shifts/week

Provides direct and indirect family centered therapy services for patients to increase functional abilities, independence and community integration. Contributes to department, program and service teams to assure achievement of desired outcomes.

It is anticipated that therapists will spend the majority of their work day in direct patient care.  Therapists must have the ability to complete these activities and the related indirect patient care including same day documentation while providing safe patient care.

Compensation & Benefits Information:

• The hourly wage for this opportunity is $33.92 to $50.86, with a median wage of $42.39/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. (If applicable: $1.75/weekend and $2.35/evening differential is available for this position.)

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

Completes an evaluation utilizing principles of family-centered care.

• Designs assessment consistent with goals of evaluation, provider order, patient / family input and priorities.
• Obtains necessary history and background information.
• Selects evaluation methods, tools, and environment to obtain valid and reliable assessment specific to the patient’s age and developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, cognitive and behavioral status.
• Administers evaluation consistent with best practices and Gillette competencies.
• Interprets evaluation for to the patient / family and seeks their assessment of the evaluation’s reliability and validity.
• Makes recommendations for treatment, referrals, equipment, resources and home and community based activities.
• Documents and bills for evaluation based on education and guidelines provided by the Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare Rehabilitation Therapies Revenue Cycle Team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/REGISTRATION
  
  • Speech Language Pathology State License
  • Pending credentials: Registration and Licensure pending, not to exceed three months in this status and completion of CFY for Speech Language Pathology.
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90-days of hire.
• Competency in speech language pathology evaluation, treatment and related family/community education and planning for transition to community services.
• Knowledge, skills, abilities:
  • Knowledge of child growth and development, rehabilitation theory and practice with a wide variety of childhood onset diagnoses and related considerations including anatomy and neurology, emotional behavior factors, family needs and issues, community transition and equipment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to function as an effective team member
  • Excellent customer service skills

Preferred:

• ASHA Certification strongly preferred for Speech Therapists
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Feeding clinic experience
• Experience with AAC devices, including programming.

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.