SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY - REHAB RESOURCE POOL

Froedtert & MCW; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Academic Partnership with MCW

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance & disability coverage

Employee Assistance Programs

Adoption Assistance

Gym discounts & wellness programs

Moving assistance

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide specialized care to infants in our Special Care Nursery on an as-needed basis.

This role offers flexibility to complement a current practice while maintaining clinical skills in a hospital setting, working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver family-centered speech and feeding therapy. The position requires Wisconsin licensure, CCC eligibility, and BLS; neonatal experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• State of Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC from ASHA, or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to infants in the Special Care Nursery.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement and document therapy interventions and patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other team members.
• Support family-centered care through education and collaboration.
• Participate in Rehabilitation Services activities to enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infant care experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC or eligible within 18 months

AHA BLS within 3 months

Job description

SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY - REHAB RESOURCE POOL

• Full-time

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

• Paid time off
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.001000

Standard Hours: 0.01

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Speech Language Pathologist to treat infants in the Special Care Nursery on an as needed basis - no set schedule or hours for this position.

Job Summary:

The Speech/Language Pathologist provides comprehensive speech therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist also participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Master's degree in Speech Pathology is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology is required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (C.C.C.) 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 3 months of hire.

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Make a meaningful difference at the very beginning of life.

Froedtert Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide specialized care to infants in our Special Care Nursery on an as‑needed basis.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced or interested SLP to bring their clinical expertise into a specialized neonatal environment while supporting some of our tiniest and most vulnerable patients and their families.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This is an as‑needed position with no set schedule or guaranteed hours, offering flexibility for an SLP who may be looking to supplement their current practice, maintain clinical skills, or expand their experience working with infants in a hospital setting.

You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary care team to provide thoughtful, patient‑centered speech and feeding therapy services based on the needs of the Special Care Nursery.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to infants in the Special Care Nursery.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
• Implement and document appropriate therapy interventions and patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support family-centered care through communication, education, and collaboration.
• Participate in Rehabilitation Services activities and initiatives designed to enhance patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Wisconsin license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or an AHA‑approved equivalent, within 3 months of hire.

Ideal Experience:

• Experience working with infants, pediatric patients, or in an acute‑care hospital setting is highly valued.
• Experience or interest in neonatal feeding, swallowing, and developmental care is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• A compassionate, family-centered approach to patient care.

Why Froedtert Health?

At Froedtert Health, you’ll be part of an innovative academic health network where patient care, education, research, and clinical excellence come together.

Our partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute within a nationally recognized academic healthcare environment.

Depending on eligibility, our team members may have access to:

• Paid time off
• Career Pathways and Career Tuition Assistance
• Continuing education and CEU opportunities
• Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Healthy Contributions and wellness programs
• Care@Work
• Moving assistance
• Gym, travel, and other employee discounts
• A Unique Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact

For an SLP passionate about infant development and family-centered care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a critical time in a child’s earliest days.

If you’re looking for a flexible way to bring your expertise to a specialized hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you.