Speech Therapist- Inpatient - PRN

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan, and implement effective treatment plans for diverse patient diagnoses in a PRN role. The candidate will document thoroughly, code and bill services, and coordinate with nursing, rehabilitation teams, and physicians.

Travel to cross-cover locations may be required. Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, WI/IL licensure (or both), CCC from ASHA, and CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department.
• Active participant in the Performance Improvement process.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

OVERVIEWThe 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: PRNShift: PRNESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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 documentationStrengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniquesAssists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partnersParticipates in cost saving initiatives within the departmentActive participant in the Performance Improvement processMaintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between speech language pathologists, nursing and rehabilitation team, and the physician groupPlans and conducts lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics for medical staff, students and community groupsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEMaster’s Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language PathologyCERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as a speech language pathologist in WI, IL or both if requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hireOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESPassing the Driver’s License checkTravel to other locations for cross coveragePassing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background CheckMust be able to follow written/oral instructionsLEVEL OF SUPERVISIONSome independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.PAY RANGE:$60.00 - $60.00Mercyhealth 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:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women