Language Pathologist

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.Join Avera as a Food and Speech/Language Pathologist andjoin 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 theireducation 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 SummaryThe 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 ExperienceMaster's degree required.Previous work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is desirable.New graduates welcome to apply.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationLicensed by the State of South Dakota.ASHA Certification.BLS Certification within 60 days of hire.Work ScheduleVaried Shifts; 64 hours every 2 weeksPayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$30.25 - $45.75per hourWhat Makes Avera Special?