Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist - Adult Acute - Swallow

Work Schedule:

Per Diem, day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to the acute hospital in the domains of speech, language and cognition.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based 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.

Education:

Minimum - Master's level degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship.

Preferred - Experience in a medical setting as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• Wisconsin state license (or eligible) to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC - SLP)
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator within 3 months of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.
• Organization, independence, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

Physical Requirements:

Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

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