Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Nursing Home | PRN

Avera Health

Job Overview

Location

5 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• This PRN Speech Language Pathologist role at Avera Health provides essential speech therapy services to patients across multiple settings, helping cover staffing needs due to PTO, leaves, or high census, with a focus on improving patient communication, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Day to day, the SLP will evaluate patients using formal and informal assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, deliver direct therapy, document progress, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Avera Health is a mission-driven, compassionate healthcare organization committed to Moving Health Forward, where SLPs are valued members of multidisciplinary teams providing patient-centered care in nursing home and home health environments.
• In this role, the SLP will deepen clinical expertise in geriatric and adult populations, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and contribute to program development and student mentorship while upholding Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement).

🎯 Requirements

• Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist or CCC-SLP certification from ASHA (or active in supervised clinical fellowship year with certification within one year of hire)
• Ability to work PRN (as needed) shifts across 5 locations in Yankton, SD and surrounding areas
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, treat, and document speech, language, cognition, voice, and dysphagia disorders across the lifespan (infant to geriatric)
• 1-3 years of experience in SNF, hospital, outpatient, or home health settings (preferred)
• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and CARE standards, including confidentiality, teamwork, and compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA regulations

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay range of $32.25 - $48.50, based on experience
• PRN flexibility to choose shifts based on personal availability and facility need
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven healthcare environment focused on compassion and stewardship
• Exposure to diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary team collaboration in nursing home and home health settings
• Professional growth through clinical internship mentorship and department program development involvement

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About Avera Health

Avera Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It serves a vast region across the upper Midwest, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. Avera offers a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments, delivered through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior living facilities. The organization is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, leveraging advanced technology and a strong focus on preventive health and wellness. Avera is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

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