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Avera Sister James Care Center

Speech/Language Pathologist - Part-time

Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, South Dakota, United States, 57078


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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.

$30.25 - $45.75

per hour

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