Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient PRN

Mercy Health System Corporation•Janesville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Inpatient PRN Speech Language Pathologist. The role involves performing evaluations and assessments using evidence-based standards to create effective plans of care. The Speech Language Pathologist will apply critical thinking and integrative treatment to improve patient functional levels, maintain thorough records of services with appropriate coding and billing, and communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. Electronic documentation must be thorough and timely. The role also includes assisting in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners, participating in cost-saving initiatives, and being an active participant in the Performance Improvement process. A high standard of patient care and effective communication between speech language pathologists, nursing, the rehabilitation team, and the physician group is expected. Additionally, the role involves planning and conducting lectures and training programs on speech language pathology and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology
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
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques

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.
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.