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Prairie Lakes HealthCare System Inc - Watertown Speech Language Pathologist in Watertown, South Dakota

[]{#Hlk160792212}[Workplace Details]{#Hlk160792573} Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Job Summary This position will provide the evaluation, development, implementation, and management of speech therapy in acute care, swing beds, home health, outpatient, long-term care settings, and contractual agreement services. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates and provides speech pathology services to include services that are age and educational level appropriate to the patient/family.
  • Develops and evaluates appropriate plan of care for patients.
  • Administers day-to-day speech therapy services.
  • Completes discharge planning and care coordination with other healthcare system departments.
  • Supervises speech therapy assistants.
  • Maintains timely and appropriate documentation that reflects the care provided and follows regulatory requirements.
  • Establishes appropriate charges for services rendered.
  • Plans and coordinates patient care schedules to meet productivity standards.
  • Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits [Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.]{#_Hlk160792201} Additional benefits for those qualifying include:

  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Roth IRA retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health
  • Education Loan Program
  • Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Qualifications

Master's Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CCC's certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Trainingper policy.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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