Speech-Language Pathologist | Winona & Wabasha

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MedBridge access

401k with match

PTO + sick leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to serve both adult and pediatric patients across Winona and Wabasha clinics. The role involves evaluation, plan of care development, and coordinated therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires MN licensure, ASHA CCC within 18 months, and BLS certification, with travel between locations and a starting salary around $79,800. Relocation assistance and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Minnesota SLP license required.
• ASHA CCC within 18 months of hire.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers.
• Pediatric and adult patient care competencies for language, cognition and swallowing.
• Training/experience with Video fluoroscopic swallow studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults and children with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Develop plans of care and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with ot/pt/other clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with referring providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric & adult care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Dysphagia management

Education

Master’s in Communicative Disorders / SLP

State license: Minnesota SLP

ASHA CCC

BLS for Health Care Providers

PPS/Video fluoroscopic swallow study training (preferred)

Credentialed with Emplify Health

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Emplify Health by Gundersen has an exciting new opportunity to add a fulltime Speech-Language Pathologist to our team. This position will be split between our Winona Campus (3 days a week) and Wabasha Clinic (2 days a week) working with both pediatric and adult patients. Must be willing to commute/travel between locations. Upcoming and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Do

As a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) you will evaluate and assess adult and pediatric individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions impacting language, motor speech, cognition, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice, and dysphagia. In coordination with the referring provider and other clinical staff, you will develop a plan of care and provide treatment techniques and interventions to restore and improve function in alignment with American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Scope of Practice. This SLP position will have access to a large department of speech pathologists at the Gundersen La Crosse location and will collaborate with physical therapists and occupational therapists in both Winona and Wabasha as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team.

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to adults and pediatric patients with communication, cognition, and/or swallowing difficulties in an outpatient setting located at the Gundersen Clinic in Winona, MN three days a week.
• Provide evaluation and treatment services to adults and pediatric patients with communication, cognition, and/or swallowing difficulties in an outpatient setting located at the Gundersen Clinic in Wabasha, MN two days a week.

What’s Available

Fulltime, 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE) Monday – Friday day shifts, no weekends or holidays. Starting salary of $79,800, commensurate with your years of work experience.

What You’ll Need

• Master's degree in Communicative Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
• Speech-Language Pathology license in the state of Minnesota
• ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology within 18 months of hire
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Competency with tests/protocols for language impairment, motor speech disorders, cognitive impairment, right hemisphere dysfunction, basic voice disorders, augmentative communication, and dysphagia
• Skill in serving patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurogenic diseases/disorders
• Training and experience with pediatric patients and Video fluoroscopic swallow study training/experience (ideal)
• Must be credentialed with Emplify Health prior to starting

What You’ll Get

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Continuing Education and Patient Education through Medbridge: All PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs receive a silver level membership to MedBridge for patient home programs and continuing education
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
• Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Relocation assistance available

About Us

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Join our mission in changing healthcare to join our highly skilled and dedicated therapy team all while doing the work you love.

Contact

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We’ve made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.