Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist - Full-time

Children's Hospital and Health System; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join our pediatric team. You will evaluate and treat communication and feeding disorders in infants, children, and adolescents, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, progress documentation, and ensuring compliance with licensing and certification standards. A strong foundation in neonatal and pediatric development is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current or eligible Wisconsin state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA CCC-SLP) or eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat pediatric speech, language, feeding, and related disorders.
• Collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document progress and ensure licensing and certification standards are met.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Neonatal/pediatric development

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC‑SLP or eligibility

Wisconsin State License (or eligible)

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Requirements and Experiences

• Background in the areas of child development, speech/language development, audiology, speech disorders (functional and organic), language impairments, neuropathology, feeding/swallowing, and anatomy and physiology as acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current license with the State of Wisconsin or eligible for gaining license with state of Wisconsin (if currently licensed in another state).
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent development as it relates to communication and swallowing disorders including, but not limited to: cleft palate and craniofacial disorders, genetic disorders, medical problems resulting in communication or feeding disorders, feeding and swallowing problems, laryngeal/voice disorders, fluency, language disorders, hearing loss, motor speech disorders, and pre-term infants.
• Two years' experience preferred in order to gain comprehensive understanding of speech/language techniques and objectives and to gain expertise necessary to analyze and interpret objective and subjective information obtained through the assessment and treatment process.
• Certificate of clinical competence in speech/language pathology as granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or certificate-eligible and retain certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families and other professionals who function in a team environment.

Certifications/Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council,
• License Speech/Language Pathologist (154) - State of Wisconsin

Five 8 hour days a week, with a weekend rotation once a month is required.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

• ASHASP-Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council,
• License Speech/Language Pathologist (154) - State of Wisconsin