Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System in Beloit, WI is seeking a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Speech Therapy team. The role involves evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, with responsibility for screenings and diagnostic evaluations.

You will establish and execute treatment and discharge plans, document data per policy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SLP from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification and CPR within 3 months of hire.
• Wisconsin state license in good standing as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Effective communication with employees, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats various communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Performs screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
• Establishes and executes appropriate treatment and discharge plans.
• Refer patients to other professionals when indicated.
• Document patient data and department statistics according to policies.
• Participate in team conferences and discharge planning with staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct, and comply with laws and policies.
• Interact respectfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Organization and time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology

CPR Certification

Wisconsin state license as Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist to our Team!

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: Varied
• Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Speech Therapy

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of various communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.

• Performs screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
• Interprets findings of evaluations and diagnoses communicative, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Establishes and executes appropriate treatment and discharge plans.
• Refers patients to other professionals and agencies when indicated.
• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
• Participates in team conferences and discharge planning with departmental staff and/or members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documentation is required and is in accordance with professional, regulatory, and institutional guidelines.
• Respectfully interacts with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but are not limited to) team members, staff and physicians, local companies, patients, families, vendors, and all insurance representatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited school or higher degree equivalent.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology and CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.
• Current License in the State of Wisconsin as Speech Language Pathologist
• Must be able to organize, prioritize multiple demands and problem-solve
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Services are provided in compliance with federal, state, professional organization.
• Reporting relationship Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Clinical Coordinator.