Speech Language Pathologist -Inpatient - PRN

Mercyhealth; Harvard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (Inpatient, PRN) to evaluate and treat diverse patient diagnoses. The role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, IL/WI licensure (or both) and CCC-ASHA, with BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.

The SLP will document care electronically, collaborate with nursing and rehab teams, mentor new colleagues, and participate in performance improvement initiatives while delivering high-quality patient

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.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation/assessment to create an effective plan of care.
• Maintains thorough documentation with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs for medical staff, students and community groups.
• Mentors new partners and participates in department improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed in IL/WI

CCC-ASHA

Job description

## Speech Language Pathologist -Inpatient - PRNApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL: PRN: Posted Today: 2025-02051**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**: 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/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**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 timeWalk – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the timeSit – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the timeHandling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the timeReaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the timeClimb/Balance – Not a present activityStoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Not a present activityTalk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the timeTaste/Smell – Not a present activityStrength – Light work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the timeDistance Vision – Not a present activityColor Vision – Not a present activityPeripheral Vision – Not a present activityDepth Perception – Not a present activityAbility 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