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

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)

Location: Willmar, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Setting: Pediatric outpatient
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Workdays: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• Must live at least 25 miles from the facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (highest stated requirement)
• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Minnesota
• Criminal background check within one year of start date (including multiple checks such as sex offender, nationwide, education verification, etc.)
• Completion of Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint process prior to start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Required vaccinations and health documentation including:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA BLS required)
• Education verification (third party verification required)
• Two professional references from recent employers within 2 years
• Skills checklist and work history verification as applicable

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates must complete a Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing the contract to initiate fingerprinting clearance.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration; candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally.
• Background checks and health documentation must be current and meet facility and state requirements.
• Candidates will complete facility-specific education modules during orientation (approximately 16 hours).
• Dress code and confidentiality agreements must be adhered to.
• If called off by the facility, the traveler will still be paid for guaranteed contracted hours.

Summary

This is a pediatric outpatient Speech Language Pathologist travel contract in Minnesota requiring at least 1 year of SLP experience, a valid Minnesota SLP license, and compliance with extensive background, health, and vaccination requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a Monday-Friday schedule. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.