Speech Pathologist

Altru Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Altru Health System, is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Speech Pathologist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in our integrated, community-owned health system in Grand Forks, ND. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adults and children with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in an acute rehabilitation and outpatient-focused setting. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, and adjust interventions based on patient progress and functional goals. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and social workers—you will contribute to individualized care plans that promote optimal recovery, safety, and quality of life. Documentation of evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries will be completed in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards. You will provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safe swallowing techniques, and home exercise programs, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting. As part of Altru’s culture of compassionate care, innovation, and community wellness, you will participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality-improvement initiatives, and may support student education or mentoring of new staff. This position offers engaging, hands-on clinical work with opportunities for professional growth through collaboration, continuing education, and exposure to a diverse patient population with neurological, medical, surgical, and developmental conditions. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, clear communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to evidence-based practice within a supportive, team-oriented environment.