Speech Pathologist

Mile Bluff Medical Center; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers and providing education to staff members.

The ideal candidate will have a Professional degree in speech language pathology and be eligible for a Wisconsin license. Candidates with hospital experience and strong communication skills will be favored.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Speech-Language Pathologist license to practice in Wisconsin.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred, especially in a hospital.
• Must maintain BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Complete patient documentation and evaluations.
• Educate staff on treatment results and recommendations.

Skills

Assessment and planning skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical competency

Education

Professional degree in speech language pathology

Masters degree in speech pathology

Tools

Computers

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.