Location: Janesville,WI, USA
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
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
Masters 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 30 days of hire
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Drivers 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 Drivers 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.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth 28 days)
Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 year 12 years)
Adolescents (13 years 17 years)
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
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.