Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient PRN

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.
• 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.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

• 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.

• Neonate (birth - 28 days)
• Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
• Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)
• Adult (18 years - 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years and older)

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…