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.
Responsibilities
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 & 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
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
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Stand – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Walk – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
Sit – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Climb/Balance – Not a present activity
Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Not a present activity
Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Taste/Smell – Not a present activity
Strength – Light work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally
Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
Distance Vision – Not a present activity
Color Vision – Not a present activity
Peripheral Vision – Not a present activity
Depth Perception – Not a present activity
Ability to Adjust Focus – Not a present activity
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
Benefits
Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.