Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
The Speech Language Pathologist performs evaluations using evidence-based standards to develop effective plans of care, applying critical thinking to improve patient functional levels. Responsibilities also include maintaining thorough documentation with appropriate coding/billing and communicating with other disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
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
Culture of excellence behavior expectations: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
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
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
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
Work contact group: Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors
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
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
$60.00 - $60.00
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://careers.mercyhealthsystem.org/jobs]. 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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] for more details.
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.
Market context
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