Speech/Language Pathologist - Part-time

Company: Avera Sister James Care Center
Location: Vermillion
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

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.

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Join Avera as a Food and Speech/Language Pathologist and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.

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Position Highlights:

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• 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
  
  
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  • 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
    
    
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    • Master's degree required.
      
    • Previous work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is desirable.
      
    • New graduates welcome to apply.
      
      
      Licensure/Certification/Registration
      
      
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      • Licensed by the State of South Dakota.
        
      • ASHA Certification.
        
      • BLS Certification within 60 days of hire.
        
        
        Work Schedule
        
        
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        • Varied Shifts; 64 hours every 2 weeks
          
          
          Pay
          
          The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
          
          
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          • $28.75 - $43.50 per hour
            
            
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            What Makes Avera Special?

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