Speech Therapist (SLP) - Outpatient Pediatrics

aah; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist position at AMC BayArea - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Sports Health and Mobility Center is a full-time outpatient role in Northeast Wisconsin. The clinician will focus on pediatric speech services within an expanding outpatient team and collaborate closely with physicians and staff.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and a state LSLP license. The role offers a 36-hour work week with weekend rotation for hospital coverage, and a pay range of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech and language evaluations.
• Develops and implements written plans of care with functional goals.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Discharges patients with home programs and family training.
• Completes documentation, billing, and scheduling per policy.
• Ensures safety, infection control, and quality of care standards.
• Manages caseload and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Department

37551 AMC BayArea - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Sports Health and Mobility Center

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Experience with pediatrics would be highly desirable. Looking for a clinician to take on the challenge of growing speech services in the community and joining a great outpatient team!

Beautiful location in Northeast Wisconsin! Position is primarily outpatient based with a monthly weekend rotation commitment to assist with acute hospital coverage.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.

Establishes a written plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.

Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.

Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.

Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.

Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.

May supervise non-licensed personnel following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. Includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals. Supports the student clinical education program by monitoring, observing, and providing work direction to a minimum of one student per year unless students are unavailable.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.

Certification / Registration / License

Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the state in which the teammate practices. If the teammate supports multiple states, licensure in at least one of those states is required prior to hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) American Heart Association.

Work Experience

No experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to