SLP, Home Health - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockton, IL

45d

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation In the home setting: Diagnoses and evaluates speech, language, communicative, cognitive, and swallowing skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to patients Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing, speech and language tests Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs Evaluates swallowing abilities via bedside swallow/video studies, developing a plan of care based on findings and individualized patient needs Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations Performs complete, thorough, and timely electronic documentation Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care Participates in the PI and CQI process through committees as needed Assist in the orientation and training of new staff Requirements: A qualified speech-language pathologist holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Master's Degree from an accredited Graduate Program. Completion of a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of a certified SLP Home health experience preferred Licensed Speech Therapy in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois or registry eligible Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. PAY RANGE: $74,569.65 - $111,854.48 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 a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. 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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Requirements

A qualified speech-language pathologist holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Master's Degree from an accredited Graduate Program.
Completion of a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of a certified SLP
Home health experience preferred
Licensed Speech Therapy in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois or registry eligible
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required.
Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation
In the home setting: Diagnoses and evaluates speech, language, communicative, cognitive, and swallowing skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors
Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology
Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to patients
Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available
Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing, speech and language tests
Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities
Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs
Evaluates swallowing abilities via bedside swallow/video studies, developing a plan of care based on findings and individualized patient needs
Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations
Performs complete, thorough, and timely electronic documentation
Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills
Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
Participates in the PI and CQI process through committees as needed
Assist in the orientation and training of new staff