Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient

Overview: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable - As needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Performs evaluation / assessment using evidence-based standards to create an effective plan of care.

• Applies critical thinking and integrative treatment to improve the functional level of the patient.

• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.

• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.

• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation

• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques

• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners

• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department

• Active participant in the Performance Improvement process

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between speech language pathologists, nursing and rehabilitation team, and the physician group

• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE                    

Licensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both if required

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire        

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Passing the Driver’s License check

Travel to other locations for cross coverage

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors                             

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Walk – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Sit – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Climb/Balance – Not a present activity

Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Not a present activity

Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Taste/Smell – Not a present activity

Strength – Light work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally
Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Distance Vision – Not a present activity

Color Vision – Not a present activity

Peripheral Vision – Not a present activity

Depth Perception – Not a present activity

Ability to Adjust Focus – Not a present activity

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE:

$60.00 - $60.00

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Clickhere for more details.

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