Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - International Falls, MN

About the job Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - International Falls, MN

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: International Falls, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Speech Therapy
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8-Hour Day Shifts | Alternative 4-Day, 10-Hour Shifts May Be Available
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours Guaranteed
Pay Range: $70,000-$105,000 annually, based on experience
Clinical Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient Speech Therapy | Occasional SNF and Home Health Services
EMR: Epic

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a growing, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team in International Falls, Minnesota.

In this role, you will provide a combination of outpatient and inpatient speech-language pathology services, evaluating and treating patients with communication, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Depending on patient needs and departmental services, occasional coverage in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home health settings may be available. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for a Speech-Language Pathologist who values clinical variety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a supportive rural healthcare environment. The rehabilitation department consists of 6 Physical Therapists, 3 Occupational Therapists, and 2 Speech-Language Pathologists, creating a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality rehabilitation services. The facility recently achieved the 97th percentile nationwide for employee engagement in a Press Ganey survey. With competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements, this position offers a strong combination of professional development, meaningful patient care, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology assessments to identify communication impairments, swallowing difficulties, cognitive deficits, and functional rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient diagnoses, clinical findings, functional goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve speech production, language comprehension, expressive communication, cognitive functioning, and swallowing safety.
• Assess and manage dysphagia and swallowing disorders, including developing appropriate treatment strategies and patient education plans.
• Provide speech and language rehabilitation for patients recovering from neurological conditions, injuries, illnesses, and other conditions affecting communication or swallowing.
• Deliver inpatient speech therapy services to support functional recovery, communication abilities, swallowing safety, and discharge planning.
• Provide outpatient speech-language pathology services for patients requiring ongoing rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention.
• Occasionally support speech therapy services in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings, depending on patient needs and departmental requirements.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans to support continued improvement.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication strategies, swallowing precautions, therapeutic exercises, and home treatment programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient evaluations, treatment documentation, progress notes, and discharge summaries using Epic EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, treatment discussions, and discharge coordination as appropriate.
• Support departmental initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, quality of care, and access to rehabilitation services.
• Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, professional practice guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Adapt treatment approaches to meet the needs of diverse patient populations across hospital-based and community rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Speech-Language Pathology education meeting Minnesota licensure and ASHA certification requirements.
• Licensure: Active Minnesota Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license.
• Certifications:
• Current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one year of hire.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a health-related field.
• Clinical Skills: Ability to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Patient Care: Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment techniques, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and patient education.
• Technical Skills: Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Clinical Flexibility: Ability to provide speech-language pathology services across outpatient and inpatient settings, with occasional SNF and home health services when needed.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Independent Practice: Ability to manage patient caseloads, prioritize clinical responsibilities, and provide effective rehabilitation services.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, time management, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a hospital-based speech-language pathology or rehabilitation department.
• Experience providing speech therapy services in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital, rural healthcare facility, or community-based rehabilitation program.
• Previous experience providing speech-language pathology services in skilled nursing facilities or home health settings.
• Experience treating patients with dysphagia, neurological communication disorders, cognitive-communication impairments, and speech-language deficits.
• Familiarity with pediatric and school-based speech-language pathology services.
• Experience collaborating with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, physicians, and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.
• Ability to independently manage a diverse patient caseload while contributing to a highly engaged and growing rehabilitation team.