Speech-Language Pathologist / Senior Speech-Language Pathologist - Inpatient Pediatrics

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Help transform the lives of pediatric patients by equipping them with the essential tools to find their voices and confidently advocate for their own needs. We are seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to: Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the acute care, inpatient rehab, and NICU settings in the domains of swallow, speech, language and cognition. Strong interest in the pediatric rehabilitation population and an interest in taking a leading role in rehab program development and expansion is preferred. Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans. Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center. Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others. UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 240,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis. At UW Health, you will have : An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited graduate program Required
Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
7 years or more of clinical experience post Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
Experience in diagnostics specific to area of specialty Required
Experience in providing therapy in the relevant area of specialty (e.g. speech, language, cognition, voice, airway, resonance, or swallow therapy) Required
Experience supervising a learner Required
WI Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license Upon Hire Required
ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) or eligible for certification Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required

Nice To Haves

Contribution to local or national professional boards and committees (such as ASHA or state-level speech and hearing associations) Preferred
Record of presentation at national and regional professional conferences Preferred
Record of leadership in program development/quality improvement initiatives Preferred
Interest in and/or history of seeking mentorship in developing leadership skills Preferred
Board Certification in Area of Specialty if available (e.g. BCSS for swallow subspecialty) Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the acute care, inpatient rehab, and NICU settings in the domains of swallow, speech, language and cognition.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.