Speech Language Pathologist- PRN

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.

• 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.
• Maintains a high standard of patient care and provides 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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

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

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors

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

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

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which…