Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient

Mercy Health Corporation

Janesville (WI)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 97,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Wisconsin to evaluate and plan treatment for diverse patient diagnoses. The PRN, variable- shift role requires collaboration with nursing and rehabilitation teams to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, documenting services electronically, and communicating with referring providers. The role involves education of staff, students, and community groups, as well as mentoring new partners.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in WI, IL, or both if required.
ASHA CCC certification and CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations to create effective care plans.
Apply evidence-based, integrative treatment to improve patient function.
Maintain thorough electronic documentation and coding.
Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to improve outcomes.
Orient, train and mentor new partners; participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Communication

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

PRN

Shift

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/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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

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

About Mercyhealth

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. Click here 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.

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