Speech Therapist- Inpatient - PRN

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves performing evaluations using evidence-based standards, applying critical thinking for treatment, maintaining thorough records, and communicating with other disciplines to enhance patient outcomes. The position also includes electronic documentation, assisting with training new staff, participating in cost-saving initiatives and performance improvement, and maintaining a high standard of patient care. Additionally, the role may involve planning and conducting lectures and training programs.

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
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
Travel to other locations for cross coverage

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.