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.
What Makes Avera Special?
Speech/Language Pathologist - Part-time at Avera Sister James Care Center summary:
The part-time Speech/Language Pathologist at Avera evaluates and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in a multidisciplinary team environment. This role supports patients in various settings, aiming to help them achieve their maximum potential while adhering to the organization’s values of compassion and hospitality. New graduates are welcome to apply for this rewarding position that offers flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
Keywords:
Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare, Patient Care, Speech Therapy, Swallowing Disorders, Avera Health, Career Growth, Compassionate Care, Rehabilitation, Healthcare Experience