Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Essentia Health is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this patient-centered role, you will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders across diverse populations in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include evidence-based evaluation and treatment, clear EMR documentation, and active family education. You will partner closely with physicians, nurses, and rehab professionals, with opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and community impact in a supportive, holistic culture focused on work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders across the lifespan
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Document evaluations, goals, and progress in the EMR in a timely, accurate manner
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation, and other care team members to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and home programs
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical initiatives, and interdisciplinary case conferences
• Provide services in both inpatient and outpatient or home-health settings as assigned
• Supervise and mentor students or clinical fellows as appropriate
• Maintain licensure and certifications through ongoing continuing education
• Contribute to a compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care environment

Required Skills

• Speech and language assessment
• Swallowing and dysphagia management
• Treatment planning and intervention
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Pediatric and/or adult neuro rehabilitation
• Patient and family education
• Evidence-based practice
• Cognitive-communication therapy