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

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics) - Travel/Contract

Location: Willmar, Minnesota
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist - Pediatrics)
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 & Licensing Requirements

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

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • 7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide.
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US.
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required.
• Education verification required (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification).
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless approved with a “more time needed” letter.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Drug testing (9 panel) required within 1 year of start.
• Various immunizations and titers required or accepted:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) positive titer or 2 vaccines.
  • Varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined).

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications are not required for this pediatric SLP position.

Additional Requirements

• Two references from recent employers within the last 2 years.
• Skills checklist required.
• Candidate must complete a Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing the contract.
• Photo for badge required (grey background, no selfies, JPG format).
• Dress code must be reviewed prior to start.
• Education modules will be completed during orientation (average 16 hours).

Important Notes

• Candidates must comply with all Minnesota state-specific requirements.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start.
• The facility has specific COVID-19 policies including exemption forms and vaccination requirements.

This position is ideal for a Speech Language Pathologist with pediatric outpatient experience who meets Minnesota licensure and compliance requirements and is available for a 13-week travel contract.