Speech Therapist- Inpatient - PRN

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

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. This PRN position requires flexibility to cover multiple locations and collaborate with nursing and rehabilitation teams.

The role demands licensure in WI or IL (or both), CCC from ASHA, and CPR/BLS within 90 days. Travel for cross-coverage and strong documentation practices are essential to maintain high standards of care.

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.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to travel to other locations for cross coverage.
• Must pass WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation/assessment using evidence-based standards 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.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation

Mentoring/teaching

Team collaboration

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

PRN

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 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

$60.00 - $60.00

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.

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