Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, Home Health

Overview:

Janesville, Wisconsin and surrounding area

Full-time, Benefits Eligible

The Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, specializes in assessment and diagnosis, intervention, management, counseling, and follow-up services in the home setting for disorders of speech, language, cognitive aspects of communication, swallowing or other upper aero digestive functions.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews Physician's referral, patient's condition and medical records to determine speech therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation

In the home setting: Diagnoses and evaluates speech, language, communicative, cognitive, and swallowing skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors

Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology

Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to patients

Reviews individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available

Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing, speech and language tests

Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities

Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs

Evaluates swallowing abilities via bedside swallow/video studies, developing a plan of care based on findings and individualized patient needs

Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations

Performs complete, thorough, and timely electronic documentation

Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills

Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups

Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate speech therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care

Competent in completing home health therapy start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge OASIS assessments

Assists with the supervisory visits of HHA as required by regulations

May assist with orientation and training of new partners as needed

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 AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Completion of a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist required within 1 year of hire if not yet completed

Home health experience preferred

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois or registry eligible

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required per state regulation

Approved CPR or BLS certification 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is variable

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

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.