Speech Language Pathologist - Days

Mercy Health Corporation; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. The role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, IL/WI licensure or both and CCC from ASHA, with CPR/BLS within 90 days.

The position is 30 hours per week with variable days. Responsibilities include comprehensive documentation, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and occasional training sessions for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Performs evaluation/assessment using evidence-based standards to create an effective plan of care.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology.
• Travel to other locations for cross coverage.
• Must be licensed as a speech language pathologist (WI, IL or both); CCC from ASHA; CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation/ assessment to create an effective plan of care.
• Applies critical thinking and integrative treatment to improve the patient’s functional level.
• Maintains documentation and coding for services.
• Communicates with other disciplines to enhance outcomes.
• Mentors new partners and participates in cost saving initiatives within the department.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Evidence-based practice

Documentation

Communication

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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.

SCHEDULE

30-hours per week

SHIFT

Variable, days

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 group

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

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

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

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

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

PAY RANGE

$36.56 - $54.85

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.

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women