In support of the mission and vision of CHI St. Francis, speech language pathologists provide evaluations, care planning, direct treatment and work as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  Care planning, patient/care-giver education, positive and professional physician and payer communication is expected in this role.  Individuals in this role assess, diagnose and treat  speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in adults and children.  This role requires a strong knowledge and application of applicable laws, regulation and professional standards as it relates to speech language pathology service delivery.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides speech language evaluations, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.
• Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.
• Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.  
• Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice.  Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures
• Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of speech language practice in a medical setting.
• In support of the academic health mission of the organization, periodically accepts assignment of student clinical education at all levels of clinical training.
• Completes all mandatory education requirements around patient safety, quality security, infection prevention assigned by established timeframes and consistently demonstrates competency in daily practice.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Masters from an accredited Speech Language Pathology School

Active speech therapy license in the state of Minnesota

Basic life support

Must obtain CCC status from American Speech Language Association within 18 months of hire

Preferred

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) completed

CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our team members and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and values.