Speech Therapist (SLP) - Outpatient Pediatrics

Carolinas Medical Center; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center in Menomonee Falls, WI is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for full-time outpatient rehabilitation. You will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders, develop plans of care, monitor progress, and coordinate with physicians.

Some acute care coverage at Aurora Medical Center Washington County may be required on a monthly basis. The role requires a Master’s in Speech Pathology, Wisconsin SLP license, and BLS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Wisconsin SLP license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts speech-language evaluations.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts the treatment plan; informs physicians.
• Identifies factors affecting patient comfort and attends to needs.
• Plans for discharge with written home programs and teaching.
• Documents progress notes, discharge summaries and scheduling per policy.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organization

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Department

05602 AAH Menomonee Falls - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Employment Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

This position will be full time, primarily in Menomonee Falls.

It will also include a weekend rotation at Aurora Medical Center Washington County (Acute Care). This would take place approximately once monthly and two holidays per year. You would be "on call" for the weekend from 8am-12pm. There is a partial pay premium for time spent on call, even if you are not called in for new orders. Acute care shifts average 2-3 patient care hours each day but you are paid for a minimum of 4 hours each shift, regardless of whether actual work time is less than 4 hours. Acute care pay also includes an additional weekend/holiday premium added to hourly pay rate.

Sign On Bonus

$5,000 sign on bonus

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 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.
• 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, and ordering equipment.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• 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 and exercise.
• 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 the site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.

Certification Addendum

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping - 5-15 l