SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Summary :

Acute care-dysphagia / cognition

The Speech / Language Pathologist II provides comprehensive speech therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs.

The therapist participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs.

A Speech / Language Pathologist II demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment skills and is involved in program development, staff education, student supervision.

Also demonstrates emerging leadership skills and mentor's department staff. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION :

A minimum of two years of clinical experience meeting requirements of Level I responsibilities as determined by interview and assessment.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION :

Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION :

Must be proficient at all SLP level 1 competencies, maintain productivity level and have the potential to take on additional responsibilities.

Competence in Video Swallow Studies is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION :

State of Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology is required. Certificate of Clinical Competence ( as awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is required or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following :

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.

The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.