Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Willmar, Minnesota
Carris Health Rice Rehabilitation Center

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient

Location: Willmar, Minnesota
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position for a Speech Language Pathologist in a pediatric outpatient setting.
• Work schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
• Must live at least 25 miles from the facility.
• If called off by the facility, guaranteed contracted hours will still be paid.

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Must hold a valid SLP license in the state of Minnesota.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, or EFM are not required for this pediatric SLP role.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests are not applicable for this role.

Background & Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check required within one year of start date, including:

  • 7-year search
  • SS Trace
  • County checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Nationwide check
  • Education verification (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required (no start with fingerprints pending).
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask (N95) required.
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declination accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof required (positive titer or 2 vaccines).
• Varicella proof required (positive titer or 2 vaccines).
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required (mask required if declined).
• Drug testing not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if done.

Additional Requirements

• Two references from recent employers within the last 2 years.
• Skills checklist required.
• Candidate must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract.
• Photo for badge required (grey background, no selfies or professional photos unless headshot).
• Dress code must be reviewed prior to start.
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start.
• Education modules will be completed during orientation (approx. 16 hours).

Notes

• Candidates cannot start without all required clearances and documentation.
• Background checks and fingerprinting must be completed and cleared before start.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.

This position is ideal for a Speech Language Pathologist with pediatric outpatient experience seeking a travel contract in Minnesota.