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Work-Life Balance
Supplemental Insurance Options
Life Insurance
SD Retirement
Student Loan Reimbursement*
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Faulkton Area Medical Center is seeking applicants for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our therapy department and provide contracted speech language services to the Faulkton Area School District. Applicants must be licensed in the state of South Dakota. A minimum of 12 months of SLP experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Individuals must be able to work independently as well as with medical and school staff, patients and students, and family members. Compliance with accepted professional standards of practice is a must.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, test, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, advanced practice professionals, psychologists, or social workers
Instruct patients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement
Teach patients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders
Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings

Full job description is available from Faulkton Area Medical Center Human Resources Department.
Wages are negotiable based on education and experience.

Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Faulkton Area Medical Center is an independent, non-profit, 12-bed Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic. We are located along SD HWY 212 in Faulkton, SD serving a diverse population of 3,000 within a 60 mile radius. FAMC is one of the few independent hospitals left in the state of South Dakota. We offer a wide range of services to all ages. Our hospital is also designated by the state as a Level V trauma receiving facility.

Employees of FAMC are our greatest assets from the housekeeping department to our medical and executive leadership. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and lucrative time off banks. We also understand life happens and how important family is which is why our scheduling models allow for that coveted work-life balance. Education is very important. We require staff to have various life support certifications which is why we have internal instructors to help achieve those credentials. We even will consider assisting with student loan reimbursement and continuing education expenses. Here at FAMC, employees are not just numbers but respected and valued professionals. Our COMPASS model promotes a culture of nurture, skill, engagement, and willingness - conduct you can expect from your coworkers and leadership.

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Employee Benefits

Employees who work 30 hours or more a week qualify for the full benefit package. Those who work 20 or more hours per week will participate in retirement and paid time off. Those who work less than 20 hours per week may accrue and earn paid time off.

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance

For employees working 30 or more hours per week, the single employee premium is 100% covered by FAMC. Employee has the option of choosing the low or high deductible health plan. The high deductible health plan includes a Health Savings Account. Employee will be covered the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment.

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental plans such as short/long-term disability, accident, critical illness, cancer, vision, dental, and more available at the employee's expense. Premiums may be deducted either pre or post tax depending on plan.

Kansas City Life Insurance

A basic, term life insurance policy of $15,000 is given to all full-time employees working 30 or more hours a week. Additional voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and/or dependents is available at the employee's expense. No underwriting is required upon initial enrollment.

Paid Time Off

Includes separate banks for vacation, holiday, and sick time. Time accrues based on hours worked. Holiday and sick time can be used as soon as it is earned. Vacation accrues but will not be earned to be used until completion of 6 months of employment. Over 200 hours may be accrued during the first 12 months of employment. Sick time may be used for employee or to care for spouse, parent, or dependent child.

Optilegra Vision Membership Plan

Vision membership plans for employee and spouse/dependents are available at the employee's expense. There are three different plan options available: Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

South Dakota Retirement

For employees working 20 or more hours per week, participation with the SD Retirement system is mandatory. Employee's contribution is 6% and FAMC matches that contribution on a pre-tax basis. Employees are considered vested after 3 years of employment. SDRS offers retirement education and additional supplemental retirement options.

Delta Dental of South Dakota

Dental plan for employee and spouse/dependents is available at the employee's expense. The plan covers a high percentage of diagnostic and preventive services and portions of endotontics and periodontics, major services and orthodontics.

Education and Student Loan Reimbursement

FAMC provides in house instruction and certification for the following: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC. Medical Staff host multidisciplinary quarterly education sessions with Coffee, Donuts, and Codes. Student loan reimbursement options are available for most most positions through facility and state programs (approval and acceptance required). South Dakota programs include RHFRAP and SLRP. Federal programs include NHSC and Nurse Corps. FAMC is also a Build Dakota Scholarship sponsor.

Additional Perks

Employee Discount on FAMC Emergency Room Copay, COBRA, Worker’s Compensation, Identity Theft Protection, Business Travel Expenses Reimbursement, Discounted FAMC Wellness Programs, 24 HR Access to Exercise Equipment in Therapy, Avera Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Scheduling for Work-Life Balance, Popcorn Thursdays, Employee Sunshine Committee