Speech Pathologist

General Information:

Job title: Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend rotation: None required

Holiday rotation : None required

Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist position assesses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in order to help individuals enhance their ability to communicate and swallow safely.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform direct patient care: assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

• Complete patient documentation, including initial evaluations, plans of care, progress reports, and discharge reports.

• Contact insurance companies regarding benefits.

• Prepare for evaluation and treatment sessions.

• Provide education to staff, including nurses, physicians, dietitians, and food service workers, regarding results and recommendations following evaluations and providing guidance based on the most up-to-date research.

• Create in-service presentations and educational opportunities for staff.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers in order to provide patient-centered treatment.

• Clean treatment rooms following sessions.

• Provide reminder calls to patients.

• Aid patients and families in navigating the hospital.

• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Professional degree in speech language pathology required.

• Masters degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.

• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in the state of WI.

• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist license.

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

• Must maintain BLS certification.

• 1+ years of related work experience preferred. Experience in a hospital setting a plus.

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.

• Strong assessment and planning skills.

• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.