Speech Language Pathologist (Pediatrics)

The-Lakes-Community-Health-Center-Inc; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

NorthLakes Community Clinic in Wisconsin seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support patients in reaching their fullest potential by evaluating and treating speech, language, swallowing, and feeding disorders. You will collaborate with families and other providers to implement holistic care and improve communication.

The role includes creating treatment plans, using a variety of therapies, and coordinating care through EHRs, telehealth, and in-person sessions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, score, and interpret initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans.
• Teach speech sounds and improve voice and language.
• Work on reading, writing, swallowing, and feeding skills.

Skills

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program

Current, valid license to practice

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Microsoft Office

Google

Job description

Caring for our community starts with you. Join a team that believes everyone deserves care.Candidates must reside within NorthLakes' service area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.*** $7,500.00 Sign-On Bonus ***Salary begins at $68,511 + per year depending on experience based on a 1.0 FTE.Position could be 24 to 40 hours per week.The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works collaboratively with the patient, family, and other providers to support the patient in reaching their fullest potential. Through a holistic approach SLPs help patients develop, recover and maintain speech, voice, fluency, language, swallowing, and feeding skills needed to be able to participate in valued activities and be a successful member of society.Essential Job FunctionsEssential Functions of the Job: [Other duties may be assigned.]Prepare for, administer, score, and interpret initial evaluations and re-evaluations including writing a report.Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficultyDetermine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized testsDiagnose & Identify treatment optionsCreate and carry out an individualized treatment planTeach patients how to make sounds and improve their voicesTeach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capabilityWork with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctlyWork with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallowCounsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disordersReview relevant literature, synthesize evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioral health conceptsConduct case management and other administration tasks as neededProvide referral services to outside therapists, clinics, and treatment facilitiesRefer patients to specialists as needed.Collaborate with NorthLakes providers as well as external resources and providers in the best interest of the patients’ continuation of care.Work collaboratively with NorthLakes support staff in the interest of care integration initiatives.Plans and administers therapeutic treatment by telephonic/ telehealth methodologies as indicated by patient needs and state guidelines.Appropriate use of PPE/infection control protocols when providing treatment to patients.Qualifications and Education RequirementsGraduate of Accredited Speech Pathology Program.Preferred SkillsExperience with:Electronic Health RecordMicrosoft OfficeGoogleRequired Credentials, Certification, LicensureCurrent, valid, and unrestricted license to practice the profession.Benefit StatementFor full time and part time employees who work 24 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical and dental insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Bank403(b) with up to a 4% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Vision InsuranceSupplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityTuition reimbursementHealth and Wellness reimbursement programEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersPartner of HRSA/NHSC loan repayment programOur Mission is to respond to the healthcare needs of our communities with an integrated array of quality services and actively remove barriers to wellness.NorthLakes Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.At NorthLakes Community Clinic, our organizational competencies highlight the behaviors and values that guide how we work and provide a shared foundation for performance, development, and growth throughout an employee’s career with us.NorthLakes Community Clinic Organizational CompetenciesMission Driven - Advances the organizational mission, vision and values in executing job duties.Customer Service - Committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets proper customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met.Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.Creativity - Generates new ideas, supports change, provides innovative solutions, solves problems creatively.Integrity - Earns the trust and confidence of coworkers and customers through honest communication, ethical behavior and professionalism in all interactions.Teamwork - Contributes to meeting team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a cooperative team atmosphere.Self-Development - Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up-to-date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities.Job Knowledge - Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.Communication - Understand and communicate effectively with others using a variety of contexts and formats, which include writing, speaking, reading, listening and interpersonal skills.Dependability - Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.Trauma/Resilience Informed - Understands that trauma is prevalent and resilience can be cultivated and improved; and operates in a manner consistent with these principles.