Per Diem Speech Pathologist RMC

Capital Health Screening Centre; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist (Diem) IP to assess and treat patients in hospital, outpatient clinic, and home-based programs. You will develop treatment plans, perform evaluations, and document care accurately.

The role requires state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Jersey, BLS certification, and at least one year of relevant experience with acute or pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from accredited speech language pathology school or education approved by NJ State Board of Speech Language Pathology Examiners.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.
• Experience: One year experience preferred with patient populations including acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, or pediatric.
• Stroke-related continuing education (2 hours annually for acute care).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in hospital, outpatient clinic and home under the hospital at home program.
• Develop treatment plans and establish measurable goals; implement procedures and exercises.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers to maximize function and discharge readiness.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, case managers and CH team; communicate and advocate for patients.
• Document evaluation, treatment, attendance and discharge clearly and timely; ensure billing accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Speech-language pathology degree

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than600 physicians and other providerswho offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensationfor afull-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$56.65 - $56.65

Position Overview

Speech Pathologist (Diem) IP

JOB CODE:21930

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Assesses and evaluates patients and determines appropriate treatment plan. Plans and provides speech language and swallowing therapy services. Documents all aspects of speech language pathology services in a timely and effective manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from accredited speech language pathology school or education approved by NJ State Board of Speech Language Pathology Examiners.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.

Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee.

Experience: One year experience preferred with patient populations specific to the position including acute adult inpatient, adult outpatient, or pediatric.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

2 hours of Stroke related Continuing Educationcontact hours annually if working in acute care setting. Stroke education is only applicable to those working with patients in the stroke program.

Knowledge and Skills:Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

Special Training:Ongoing continuing education courses.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate and treat patients in the hospital, outpatient clinic and in the home under the hospital at home program.
• Gathers and synthesizes data from patient and family, patient records, direct observation, and other healthcare providers. Uses appropriate and thorough evaluation techniques and standardized testing as needed.
• Works within the scope of services policy for speech language pathology.
• Develops treatment plans and establishes measurable goals for patients. Implements treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment procedures, exercises, and facilitation.
• Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in therapies and activities to improve the patient's level of function, facilitate discharge, and maximize carryover of home instructions.
• Coordinates care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other CH interdisciplinary team members. Coordinates with healthcare providers and others outside of CH when needed including effective communication and advocacy for patients.
• Documents completely and effectively in communicating essential aspects of care including evaluation, care, attendance, and discharge of the patient. Documents time spent with patient and ensures report is accurate and clear. Documents patient encounter to include date and time and that the charging is accurate.
• Completes data reports, questionnaires, and surveys measuring patient outcomes completely as required. Ensures documentation is timely, including submission of attendance and charging records or "billing sheets".
• Engages in professional development of self and staff. Participates in educational opportunities and self-directed learning. Participates in committees, special projects, performance improvement (PI) activities, and presentations to community, including occasional participation in events outside of work hours as needed.
• Takes responsibility for problems or issues related to patient care or department operations. Attempts to understand various points of view and employs positive problem solving techniques and works toward full resolution of issues.
• Shifts among campuses to fulfill patient needs as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
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