Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist — 24h/Week

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Career advancement opportunities

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and plan treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. This 24-hour-per-week role requires providing evidence-based care on Tue, Wed, and Thu across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, is licensed in IL (or WI/IL), and is CCC certified. CPR/BLS within 90 days, willing to travel for cross coverage, and participate in mentoring and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both if required.
• CCC from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license for cross-coverage travel.
• Willingness to travel to other Mercyhealth locations.

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 group

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC - ASHA certification

State license to practice SLP (IL or WI/IL)

CPR/BLS within 90 days

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and plan treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. This 24-hour-per-week role requires providing evidence-based care on Tue, Wed, and Thu across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, is licensed in IL (or WI/IL), and is CCC certified. CPR/BLS within 90 days, willing to travel for cross coverage, and participate in mentoring and team collaboration.