Senior - Speech Language Pathologist
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
MADISON, WI
$77K-125K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care603 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Other license in Wisconsin
- Eligible to work in US
Description
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: videofluoroscopic 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.
- Master's Degree in speech-language pathology from an ASHA accredited graduate program Required
- 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
- 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
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
3 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Pros
Stayed busy, lots to do in the area
Cons
Odd schedule, days not consistent, not all staff traveler friendly, housing expensive
- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Employer
UW Health
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.