About this opportunity
FHN lists this Speech Language Pathologist - Days opportunity in harvard, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Language Pathologist
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. Schedule: 30-hours per week. Shift: Variable, days.
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 group.
Education And/Or 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.
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.
Level Of Supervision
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Pay Range:
$36.56 - $54.85
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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 care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Worksite address
harvard, IL, 60033, US
Who can apply
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