Speech Therapist - Therapy

Position: SPEECH THERAPIST - THERAPY
SPEECH THERAPIST

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Stevens Point, WI

Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)

Day shift, primarily Monday - Friday - Weekends as needed

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Job Description:

The Speech Therapist provides diagnosis and treatment for acute care and adult patients with communicative, cognitive and dysphagia disorders.

Experience/

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of speech therapy standards and practices is normally acquired through a minimum completion of a master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

* A minor in psychology, special education, learning disabilities and/or general science beneficial.

* Previous work experience in a clinical or hospital setting with a caseload predominantly of adult neurologically impaired patients.

* Two to five years' experience in an acute care hospital is beneficial.

* Current Wisconsin and/or Michigan Speech-Language Pathology licensure required.

* Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.

(See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

* Accreditation in specialty is beneficial.

* Cognitive requirements include a high level of problem solving, reasoning and organization skills, along with excellent reception and expressive skills necessary.

Why You'll Love It Here:

Strong work-life balance

Full benefits for part-time and full-time employees

PTO starts day one

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs for you and your family

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital is a fully accredited acute-care facility, offering expert, personalized care for residents of Stevens Point and Portage County. With more than 200 physicians, Stevens Point Hospital/Clinics and our medical group provides a comprehensive set of acute-care options, including both innovative and proven treatment plans. Our broad range of services include all major specialties, emergency medicine, urgent care, surgery, ICU/CCU, diagnostic radiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine, occupational and behavioral health, pathology, and sleep diagnostics.

To learn more about Stevens Point click the following link: here.

Our Mission:
We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision:
Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

About the Stevens Point Community

Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you're on the water or on land, from paddling the backwaters and sloughs or exploring 27-miles of the Green Circle Trail, adventure is calling your name. The fun continues by visiting local breweries, walking through local farmer's markets, and eating in distinct restaurants.

Get to know the local arts & culture scene, inspired by the natural beauty of the area. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community in numerous galleries.

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Credentials:

Essential:

* CPR or BLS

* SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY