What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist PRN position at IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.?
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: This individual is responsible to plan and implement habilitative/rehabilitative programs for individuals who exhibit speech/language/swallowing problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans, directs, evaluates, and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs to treat speech, language and/or swallowing disorders. Prepares written reports of diagnostic findings, intervention techniques used, progress made and follow-up status in a timeframe according to policy and procedure. Develops treatment plans, directs, supervises, and treats patients/caregiver in accordance with treatment plan. Consults and communicates with patient, family, providers, and nursing staff. Assist multidisciplinary team with discharge planning and establishes home therapy programs. Completes required documentation on patients and maintains other department records in accordance with departmental, health center policies and procedures. Assists in cost containment through efficient use of work time and supplies Promotes efficient utilization of resources/supplies. Ensures charges are appropriate based on services provided adhering to productivity guidelines. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in the area of Speech/Language Pathology Must have demonstrated competence in an acute patient care setting for at least one year. CFY supervision is available for those with no experience Current licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is desirable. Special aptitudes include tact, understanding and compassion and ability to communicate well with other professionals, patients and their families, both verbal and written Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.