Speech Pathologist

milebluff; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile Bluff Health System in Wisconsin is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders. The role involves direct patient care, documentation, collaboration with nurses, physicians, and dietitians, and education for staff on latest evidence-based practices.

Full-time position with 8:00am–4:30pm schedule, weekend/holiday rotations none required. Wisconsin licensure eligibility and BLS certification are required, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Professional degree in speech language pathology required.
• Master's degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in WI.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin S-LP license.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred; hospital setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care: assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete patient documentation, including evaluations, plans of care, progress and discharge reports.
• Contact insurance companies regarding benefits.
• Prepare for evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Educate staff (nurses, physicians, dietitians, food service) on results and recommendations.
• Create in-service presentations and educational opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver patient-centered treatment.
• Clean treatment rooms after sessions.
• Provide reminder calls to patients.
• Aid patients and families in navigating the hospital.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Professional degree in Speech-Language Pathology

WI SLP license eligibility

Job description

General Information

Job title: Speech Language Pathologist

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend rotation: None required

Holiday rotation: None required

Position Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist position assesses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in order to help individuals enhance their ability to communicate and swallow safely.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care: assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete patient documentation, including initial evaluations, plans of care, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Contact insurance companies regarding benefits.
• Prepare for evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Provide education to staff, including nurses, physicians, dietitians, and food service workers, regarding results and recommendations following evaluations and providing guidance based on the most up-to-date research.
• Create in-service presentations and educational opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers in order to provide patient-centered treatment.
• Clean treatment rooms following sessions.
• Provide reminder calls to patients.
• Aid patients and families in navigating the hospital.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements

• Professional degree in speech language pathology required.
• Masters degree in speech pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in the state of WI.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred. Experience in a hospital setting a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
• Strong assessment and planning skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.