Overview

• At Mercyhealth, we focus on quality care and patient experience. Work within a health system where our referring providers and our therapy team provide great access and readily communicate and coordinate care.
• 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 AND EXPERIENCE  

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

 

CERTIFICATION AND 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        

                                  

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.                      

 

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 occasionallyClose 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

For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity.  Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement.  Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.