Senior - Speech Language Pathologist

Position: Senior - Speech Language Pathologist - $84K-125K per year

UW Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Senior for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shifts are scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am – 4:30pm, no weekends required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

• The pay range listed reflects both titles.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Clinical Speech Language Pathologist (Swallow) to:

• Work at a nationally known state of the art Voice and Swallow Center.
• Evaluate and treat inpatient and ambulatory adult swallowing and head and neck cancer patients.
• Perform diagnostics including: video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS), flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), manometry, and clinical swallowing assessments.
• Provide voice restoration services for patients with total laryngectomy, including tracheoesophageal puncture prosthesis management.
• Develop new programs and outreach opportunities.
• Contribute to learning experiences for residents, medical students, speech pathologist and clinical fellows.
• Be involved with clinical research and continuing education.
• Work in a cutting-edge clinical environment at multiple locations throughout UW Health Systems.

Learn More About Voice and Swallowing Specialists at UW Health

UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 240,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited graduate program Required

Work Experience

• Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
• 7 years or more of clinical experience post Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship Required
• Experience in diagnostics specific to area of specialty Required
• Experience in providing therapy in the relevant area of specialty (e.g. speech, language, cognition, voice, airway, resonance, or swallow therapy) Required
• Experience supervising a learner Required
• Contribution to local or national professional boards and committees (such as ASHA or state-level speech and hearing associations) Preferred
• Record of presentation at national and regional professional conferences Preferred
• Record of leadership in program development/quality improvement initiatives Preferred
• Interest in and/or history of seeking mentorship in developing leadership skills Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• WI Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license Upon Hire Required
• ASHA certified (CCC-SLP) or eligible for certification Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required
• Board Certification in Area of Specialty if available (e.g. BCSS for swallow subspecialty) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender…