Speech Language Pathologist, Inpatient - PRN

OVERVIEW This role provides high-quality speech-language pathology care through evidence-based evaluations, critical thinking, effective treatment planning, and advanced clinical techniques. It also emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, mentoring, performance improvement, cost-saving efforts, and education for medical staff, students, and community groups.

SCHEDULE:

PRNSHIFT:
Days; 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/LICENSURELicensed 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 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.  for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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