Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist – Pediatric Inpatient

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join UW Health's American Family Children’s Hospital as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist. This role involves providing specialized treatment for pediatric patients in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance

Paid time off and retirement plans

Flexible schedules offering work-life balance

Tuition benefits for professional growth

Qualifications

• Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship required.
• Experience in a medical setting as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.
• Wisconsin state license to practice and CCC - SLP certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative habilitative and rehabilitative treatment to pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with the medical team on comprehensive treatment plans.
• Engage in continual learning to enhance professional practice.

Skills

Collaborative care planning

Pediatric treatment

Habilitative and rehabilitative services

Education

Masters level degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Work Schedule:

Days vary, Sunday – Saturday shifts available, between the hours of 8am – 5pm.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Per Diem 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
• 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

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum – Masters 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to ourLevel One Pediatric Trauma CenterandLevel IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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