Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric Inpatient

Work Schedule :

Days vary, Sunday - Saturday shifts available, between the hours of 8am - 5pm.

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We are seeking a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist to:

• Provide consultative and developmentally appropriate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex pediatric patients (infant to adolescent) in the acute care, inpatient rehab, and NICU settings in the domains of swallow, speech, language and cognition
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based patient and family treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others

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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

Minimum - Masters level degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

Work Experience :

Minimum - Completion of Clinical Speech Language Pathology Fellowship

Preferred - Experience in a medical setting as a Speech Language Pathologist

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum -

• Wisconsin state license (or eligible) to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC - SLP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire

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 identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet®-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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