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Speech Language Pathologist- Inpatient
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,814 / year median in Wisconsin
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Schedule:
PRN Shift:
Variable- As needed
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 & EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language PathologyCERTIFICATION/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 hireADDITIONAL 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.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 instructionsWORK 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.
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitorsSPECIAL 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 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
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.PAY RANGE
$60.00- $60.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Dental Insurance