Speech Therapist - Pediatrics (1.0 FTE)

Description

Western Wisconsin Health is looking for a full-time Speech Therapist (1.0 FTE) that can provide skilled therapy care primarily in the outpatient pediatric setting- hospital, institution, and community. This role focuses on helping children develop or improve functional skills needed for daily living, play, learning, and social participation. The position may occasionally support adult inpatient services as needed along with performing the following duties.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors;
• Evaluates swallowing and eating problems by patient evaluation or radiological studies. May be required to recommend a regime of treatment to include, but not limited to, exercises and nourishment delivery including consulting with dietary department about proper food and proper food consistency;
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology;
• Collaborates with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support goal setting and carryover of therapy strategies in the home, school, and community environments;
• Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned clients to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities;
• Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs;
• Maintains records as required by law, establishment's policy, and administrative regulations;
• Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth;
• Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills;
• Performs Infection Control, CQI as directed;
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding and respect of cultural diversity and patients of all ages and socioeconomic groups; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited Speech/Language pathology program
• Current license through the State of Wisconsin in Speech-Language Pathology or willing to become licensed upon hire
• Certification of clinical competence
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in outpatient pediatrics
• Experience working with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral challenges

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business and patient information
• Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards
• Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records
• Ability to anticipate, understand, and manage patient expectations and provide consistent delivery of services
• Clearly and effectively convey information to patients
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently

Work Schedule:

• 4 10-hours shifts per week, 7am-5:30pm
• 1 on call shift every 3rd Sunday

ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH

Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery!