Speech Language Pathologist

Overview 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.