Speech Therapist (SLP) - Outpatient Pediatrics

Advocate Health Care; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Menomonee Falls outpatient rehabilitation program. The role includes evaluating patients with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders and implementing individualized treatment plans.

This full-time position involves a weekend rotation at Aurora Medical Center Washington County, on-call hours, and a sign-on bonus. Expect 40 hours per week with on-site responsibilities in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Wisconsin Speech‑Language Pathology license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician referrals and perform speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.
• Develop and implement plans of care with measurable goals.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans; communicate progress to physicians.
• Document patient care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and statistics as required.
• Maintain infection control and equipment hygiene; assist with patient transport as needed.
• Provide patient and family education; participate in department quality and performance improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Pathology

Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology license

Job description

Department: 05602 AAH Menomonee Falls - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position will be full time, primarily in Menomonee Falls. It will also include a weekend rotation at Aurora Medical Center Washington County (Acute Care). This would take place approximately once monthly and two holidays per year. You would be \"on call\" for the weekend from 8am-12pm. There is a partial pay premium for time spent on call, even if you are not called in for new orders. Acute care shifts average 2-3 patient care hours each day but you are paid for a minimum of 4 hours each shift, regardless of whether actual work time is less than 4 hours. Acute care pay also includes an additional weekend/holiday premium added to hourly pay rate. $5,000 sign on bonus Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and conducts a speech and language evaluation of patients with various speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing disorders.


• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.


• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians.


• Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.


• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.


• Completes all required documentation following department policy, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate, to record patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.


• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.


• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.


• Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.


• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.


• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.


• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.


• Manages assigned caseload, informing the site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.


• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature.


• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.


• Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.


• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.


• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and Speech‑Language Pathology license issued by the state of Wisconsin.

Education Required

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Intermediate computer skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.


• Certification Addendum Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.


• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead. lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.


• Position requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday. pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.


• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.


• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.


• Position may require travel; therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Benefits and more


• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care